Outcome of elective cholecystectomy in dogs

Extrahepatic biliary tract surgery has been associated with high morbidity and mortality rates in humans and dogs, despite advances in surgical technique and supportive care. Reported mortality rates for dogs undergoing various types of extrahepatic biliary tract surgery range from 7 to 50%. The mortality rate for cholecystectomy alone in dogs ranges from 7 to 33.3% and in humans is approximately 30%, with a better prognosis possible when performed in response to gall bladder mucocele (GBM) versus other biliary diseases.

Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - June 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery (Soft Tissue) Source Type: research