TY - JOUR
T1 - Laparoscopic splenectomy
T2 - Operative technique and outcome in three cats
AU - O'Donnell, Erica
AU - Mayhew, Philipp
AU - Culp, William T
AU - Mayhew, Kelli
PY - 2013/1
Y1 - 2013/1
N2 - Clinical summary: The clinical findings, treatment and outcome for three cats that underwent laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar vessel-sealing devices for resection of diffuse splenic disease are described. In each case, a three-portal laparoscopic technique was used. The spleen was manipulated and its mesentery and associated vessels sequentially cauterized and ligated to enable removal through a portal incision with minimal hemorrhage. Each of the three patients recovered from anesthesia without incident and was able to be discharged to the owner the next day. Practical significance: Laparoscopic splenectomy may be a safe and effective alternative to celiotomy in a select group of cats requiring splenectomy
AB - Clinical summary: The clinical findings, treatment and outcome for three cats that underwent laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar vessel-sealing devices for resection of diffuse splenic disease are described. In each case, a three-portal laparoscopic technique was used. The spleen was manipulated and its mesentery and associated vessels sequentially cauterized and ligated to enable removal through a portal incision with minimal hemorrhage. Each of the three patients recovered from anesthesia without incident and was able to be discharged to the owner the next day. Practical significance: Laparoscopic splenectomy may be a safe and effective alternative to celiotomy in a select group of cats requiring splenectomy
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U2 - 10.1177/1098612X12466553
DO - 10.1177/1098612X12466553
M3 - Article
C2 - 23254241
AN - SCOPUS:84871392006
VL - 15
SP - 48
EP - 52
JO - Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
JF - Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
SN - 1098-612X
IS - 1
ER -