Laparoscopic cystotomy for removal of a large bladder polyp in a juvenile alpaca with polypoid cystitis.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a method for laparoscopic cystotomy in an alpaca.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
Female alpaca.


METHODS
An 8-month-old female alpaca was admitted with a 6-week history of straining to urinate and vulvar swelling. Transrectal ultrasound examination revealed a 1.5 x 1.5 x 2 cm polyp within the bladder.


RESULTS
The mass was excised using laparoscopic cystotomy. Leakage from the cystotomy site resolved over 12 days using a Foley catheter. The alpaca was healthy and urinating normally at 9 months after surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Minimally invasive surgery by laparoscopic cystotomy can be used to remove large urinary polyps in alpacas.


CONCLUSIONS
Urinary bladder polyps should be considered as differential diagnosis in alpacas with stranguria.
Anderson
David E
DE
Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, USA. danderso@vet.ksu.edu
Schulz
Kara M
KM
Rousseau
Marjolaine
M
D000818:Animals; D002161:Camelids, New World; D003556:Cystitis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D053715:Cystotomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000662:veterinary; D011127:Polyps / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome