Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy for pelvic bladder in 3 dogs

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Surgery
• Canine Urology

Background:

• Pelvic bladder, a condition where the urinary bladder is abnormally positioned, can cause significant clinical signs in dogs.
• Traditional surgical correction often involves laparotomy, which is invasive.

Observation:

• This study reports on the techniques and outcomes of laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy in three dogs with pelvic bladder.
• Medical records and owner interviews were used for data collection and long-term follow-up.

Findings:

• Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cystopexy was successfully performed in all three dogs, repositioning the urinary bladder into the abdominal cavity.
• Two dogs with stranguria experienced complete symptom resolution and remained disease-free for 18 months post-surgery.
• One dog with urinary incontinence showed subjective improvement, though not complete resolution, two days after surgery.

Implications:

• Laparoscopic cystopexy presents a potentially effective, minimally invasive alternative to laparotomy for treating pelvic bladder in dogs.
• Male dogs experiencing stranguria as a primary clinical sign may achieve complete resolution following this surgical intervention.