Which way is best for removal of urethral and bladder uroliths?
Medical records of client-owned dogs and cats that underwent percutaneous cystolithotomy (PCCL) and 40 that underwent open cystotomy (OC) were evaluated.
A total 17 cats (PCCL = 10; OC = 7) and 64 dogs (PCCL = 31; OC = 33) were included in the evaluation.
The results indicated that there was no significant difference in the mean surgical time nor the mean duration of anesthesia. The number of uroliths removed did not affect duration of surgery in either group and complete urolith removal was achieved in 98% of patients.
The median hospitalization time was significantly shorter in the PCCL group for dogs but did not differ for cats .
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