title: Advanced laparoscopic procedures (hepatobiliary, endocrine) in dogs and cats.
abstract: This article discusses several advanced laparoscopic procedures that have now been described in clinical veterinary patients. Laparoscopic-assisted cholecystostomy tube placement, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and adrenalectomy can all be performed safely and efficiently. Case selection guidelines as well as indications, techniques, and possible complications are discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Columbia River Veterinary Specialists, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA. philmayhew@gmail.com
authors.forename: Philipp D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Mayhew
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D020706:Laparoscopes / Q000662:veterinary; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*