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Summary
Prebulbomuscular urethrotomy is a suitable surgical technique for cattle and buffaloes, particularly for procedures like cystoscopy and litholapaxy. Infra-anal urethrotomy, however, presents significant surgical difficulties in these large animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Urology
- Bovine and Buffalo Medicine
Background:
- Pelvic urethrotomy is a surgical approach to the urethra in large animals.
- Evaluating different urethrotomy techniques is crucial for improving surgical outcomes in cattle and buffaloes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy and outcomes of infra-anal urethrotomy versus prebulbomuscular urethrotomy in bulls.
- To assess the suitability of these techniques for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like cystoscopy and litholapaxy.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-two bulls (12 cattle, 20 buffaloes) underwent either infra-anal or prebulbomuscular urethrotomy.
- Surgical procedures were performed under specific regional anesthesia blocks.
- Postoperative monitoring, radiography, and post-mortem examinations (gross and microscopic) were conducted.
Main Results:
- Infra-anal urethrotomy was associated with surgical difficulties.
- Prebulbomuscular urethrotomy, especially the closed technique, proved to be a viable option.
- The technique was found suitable for subsequent cystoscopy, pelvic lithotomy, and litholapaxy.
Conclusions:
- Prebulbomuscular urethrotomy is recommended for bulls requiring cystoscopy, pelvic lithotomy, and litholapaxy.
- Infra-anal urethrotomy poses challenges and is less suitable for these procedures in cattle and buffaloes.