Colecistectomia laparoscópica em cão com pólipos vesicais, lama e cálculos biliares

Abstract

The present study describes the use of laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of a canine with simultaneous affections of the biliary system. The biliary system consists of the gallbladder, cystic duct, common bile duct, hepatic ducts, interlobular ducts, intralobular ducts, bile ductules (first biliary component lined by cuboidal epithelium), and hepatic canaliculi. The extrahepatic biliary tract can be affected by several diseases, and the gallbladder mucocele is the most recognized because of its high morbidity and mortality. Nonspecific clinical signs may occur, such as anorexia, lethargy, and emesis. The mainly treatment is cholecystectomy. The present study reports the performance of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a canine with vesical polyps, lama and gallstones. The procedure was performed with three abdominal access portals, one (11mm) in the midline and two in the right (11mm) and left (6mm) abdominal wall. The technique was effective, allowing uninterrupted cholecystectomy in an uncommon case with different associated biliary alterations.