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Lung resection using surgical staples in dogs and cats
S M LaRue1, S J Withrow, P M Wykes
1Comparative Oncology Unit, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Stapling equipment proved safe and effective for lung surgeries in dogs and cats, with minimal complications. This method offers a fast and efficient approach for removing lung segments in veterinary procedures.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Lung resections are common in veterinary medicine, often for neoplastic conditions.
- Surgical stapling devices offer potential advantages in speed and efficacy for pulmonary procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgical stapling equipment for lung resections in dogs and cats.
- To assess complications and outcomes associated with stapled lobectomy, partial lobectomy, and pneumonectomy.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-seven dogs and cats underwent lung lobectomy, partial lobectomy, or pneumonectomy.
- Surgical stapling equipment was utilized for all pulmonary tissue resection procedures.
- Neoplasia was the primary indication for surgery in the majority of cases.
Main Results:
- No operative, perioperative, or long-term deaths were attributed to the use of stapling devices.
- Complications associated with the stapling technique were minimal across all procedures.
- The stapling method was found to be safe, fast, and efficient for lung segment removal.
Conclusions:
- Surgical stapling is a safe and effective method for performing various lung resections in canine and feline patients.
- The technique is associated with minimal complications and offers a favorable risk-benefit profile for thoracic surgery.
- Staple resection represents an efficient surgical option for managing lung diseases, particularly neoplasia, in companion animals.