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Use of a Laparoscopic Retrieval Device for Urolith Removal through a Perineal Urethrotomy
Author(s) -
Menéndez Inés Martín,
Fitch Gareth
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2012.00967.x
Subject(s) - medicine , urethrotomy , surgery , laparoscopy , urethral stricture , urethra
Objective To report the use of a laparoscopic retrieval device for removal of uroliths via a perineal urethrotomy. Study Design Case report. Animals A 12‐year‐old K onenklijk W armbloed P aardenstamboek N ederland ( KWPN) gelding and a 15‐year‐old H olsteiner gelding. Methods Perineal urethrotomy was performed on 2 standing sedated geldings and the urolith was removed using a laparoscopic retrieval device. Results In both cases, uroliths were removed successfully with no short‐ or long‐term complications. The larger of the 2 uroliths measured 6 cm in length and 4.6 cm in width. Conclusions Removal of a urolith via a perineal urethrotomy using a laparoscopic retrieval device was an expedient and minimally traumatic method that obviated the need for fragmentation before removal.