Laparoscopic‐assisted gastrotomy for foreign body retrieval in four dogs

Abstract

Four dogs with gastric foreign bodies were treated by laparoscopic-assisted gastrotomy. Techniques included two-port technique (n=two dogs), single-port with Alexis wound retractor (one) and single-port GelSeal cap with three cannulae (one). Foreign bodies retrieved included gravel (n=two dogs), trichobezoar (one) and a ball (one). All dogs had foreign bodies successfully removed, and no complications were encountered associated with the surgical procedures. These results suggest that laparoscopic-assisted gastrotomy is a feasible treatment for dogs with gastric foreign bodies via standard two-port technique, single-port with Alexis wound retractor, or single-port with GelSeal device. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery have been well-established for veterinary patients, and further investigation into additional uses is essential; the findings of this series highlight the importance of considering laparoscopic assistance for procedures such as gastrotomy.

Prevalence and diagnostic methods of surgical pathology in the digestive system of animals

“…The results described are consistent with those of other researchers. For example, E. Gibson et al (2020) indicated that the presence of feed masses or gases in the stomach makes ultrasound examination of the digestive tract less informative. Therewith, J.S.…”

“…Otomo et al (2020), these parameters positively influenced the visibility of the pancreas and duodenum, likely related to the different body positions used for the study. E. Gibson et al (2020) expressed that a retrospective analysis of cases involving simultaneous abdominal US and endoscopy to assess the presence of anomalies in the stomach walls, foreign bodies, tumour localisation, and changes between the two examinations is more informative. Sonography and endoscopy are useful for diagnosing gastric neoplasia, with endoscopy being a more precise method for detecting gastric neoplasia.…”

“…Refusal of food and vomiting in dogs and cats -all of these, according to B.A. According to E. Gibson et al (2020), special diagnostic methods for diseases of the digestive system include ultrasound examination, radiography, and endoscopy. E. Taillieu et al (2021) noted that, when necessary, the most informative method of investigation was chosen, or several types of additional instrumental studies were conducted, as they effectively complement each other.…”

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“…Conventionally, for targeted diagnosis of this group of diseases in veterinary practice, both general methods (palpation, auscultation) and instrumental methods (radiography, contrast radiography) of examination are used, according to D.A. According to E. Gibson et al (2020), special diagnostic methods for diseases of the digestive system include ultrasound examination, radiography, and endoscopy. E. Taillieu et al (2021) noted that, when necessary, the most informative method of investigation was chosen, or several types of additional instrumental studies were conducted, as they effectively complement each other.…”

“…The results described are consistent with those of other researchers. For example, E. Gibson et al (2020) indicated that the presence of feed masses or gases in the stomach makes ultrasound examination of the digestive tract less informative. Therewith, J.S.…”