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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 22 cats (2018-2024)
Edoardo Poggi1, Francisco J Pérez Duarte2, Juan Andrés Villagómez Herrera3
1Clinica Veterinaria Apuana AniCura, Carrara, Italy.
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in cats is a successful surgical technique with a low complication rate. This minimally invasive procedure offers a good clinical outcome for feline gallbladder disease.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Feline Medicine
Background:
- Gallbladder disease is a concern in cats.
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) offers a minimally invasive surgical option.
- Understanding LC's technique, indications, and outcomes in cats is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the surgical technique for LC in cats.
- To outline the indications and potential complications of feline LC.
- To report on the clinical outcomes following LC in cats.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study reviewed medical records of 22 cats undergoing LC between 2018 and 2024.
- Data included signalment, clinical signs, surgical approach, and operative details.
- Complications and clinical outcomes were analyzed.
Main Results:
- LC was successfully performed in all cats using 3- or 4-port techniques.
- Median operating time was 41 minutes.
- A low complication rate was observed, with three cats experiencing postoperative issues, including one fatality due to extrahepatic biliary duct obstruction (EHBDO).
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a safe and effective procedure in cats.
- The technique is associated with a low complication rate and favorable clinical outcomes.
- LC is a viable alternative to open surgery for feline gallbladder disease, excluding cases with EHBDO or biliary tract rupture.
