🔍 Key Findings
- PCCLm was associated with fewer postoperative lower urinary tract signs (p = .022) compared to OC.
- Incomplete urolith removal rates were not significantly different between PCCLm (11.4%) and OC (20%) groups.
- Anesthesia time was significantly shorter in PCCLm (median 97.5 min) vs. OC (120 min) (p < .001).
- Hospitalization time was significantly reduced in PCCLm, with 84.7% discharged same day vs. 0% in OC group (p < .001).
- Surgical site infection/inflammation (SSII) rates were not significantly different, though extension of PCCLm incision increased SSII risk (OR 18.76; p = .027).
- PCCLm had more intraoperative complications, but these were generally minor and did not affect outcomes.
- Dogs with urethral obstruction or large firm bladder were more likely to have residual uroliths postoperatively, especially in PCCLm group.
- PCCLm group had longer time to recurrence of urolith surgery and death, suggesting possible long-term benefits.
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🔍 Key Findings
- PCCLm was associated with fewer postoperative lower urinary tract signs (p = .022) compared to OC.
- Incomplete urolith removal rates were not significantly different between PCCLm (11.4%) and OC (20%) groups.
- Anesthesia time was significantly shorter in PCCLm (median 97.5 min) vs. OC (120 min) (p < .001).
- Hospitalization time was significantly reduced in PCCLm, with 84.7% discharged same day vs. 0% in OC group (p < .001).
- Surgical site infection/inflammation (SSII) rates were not significantly different, though extension of PCCLm incision increased SSII risk (OR 18.76; p = .027).
- PCCLm had more intraoperative complications, but these were generally minor and did not affect outcomes.
- Dogs with urethral obstruction or large firm bladder were more likely to have residual uroliths postoperatively, especially in PCCLm group.
- PCCLm group had longer time to recurrence of urolith surgery and death, suggesting possible long-term benefits.
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