title: Long-Term Outcome and Complications Following Prophylactic Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy in Dogs.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To characterize the short- and long-term outcome (>12 months), complications, and owner satisfaction following prophylactic laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy (LAG) in dogs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Client-owned dogs (n = 49).
  
  
  METHODS
  Dogs that underwent prophylactic LAG at 2 veterinary academic hospitals were studied. Surgical time, anesthesia time, concurrent intra- and extra-abdominal procedures, and intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded following review of medical records. Veterinarian and/or owner follow-up was obtained to determine outcome and satisfaction with LAG.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Five of 49 dogs (10%) experienced complications related to abdominal access during LAG. Four percent (2/49) of dogs experienced an intraoperative complication. Follow-up information was available for 89% of dogs (44/49). Four dogs died of causes unrelated to LAG or gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV) in the follow-up period. Two dogs experienced major postoperative complications requiring additional veterinary intervention. Thirty percent (13 dogs) experienced a minor postoperative self-limiting wound-related complication. Median follow-up time was 698 days (range, 411-1825). No dogs experienced GDV. One hundred percent of dog owners were satisfied with LAG, would repeat the procedure in a future pet, and would recommend the procedure to a friend or family member.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  LAG was an effective procedure for prevention of GDV and was associated with high client satisfaction in this cohort of dogs. A moderate rate of postoperative wound complications occurred that were minor and self-limiting in nature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Natasha K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Loy Son
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Ameet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Amsellem
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kilkenny
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Brigitte A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Brisson
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Michelle L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Oblak
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Adam T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Ogilvie
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D013271:Gastric Dilatation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D059485:Gastropexy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009864:Ontario; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011325:Prince Edward Island; D065286:Prophylactic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome