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Poggi et al: Laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in 12 dogs
Veterinary Surgery 5, 2024

🔍 Key Findings

  • Laparoscopic pancreatic mass resection (LPMR) was successfully performed in all 12 dogs, with no conversion to open laparotomy required.
  • Median operative time was 69 minutes (range 35–100 min); 11/12 dogs were discharged within 48 hours, and one was discharged after 7 days.
  • No major intraoperative complications occurred; minor complications included mild bleeding (2/12) and cannula malfunction (1/12).
  • All dogs survived the procedure and were discharged.
  • Histopathology confirmed neoplasia in all dogs: 9 insulinomas and 3 pancreatic carcinomas; all tumors were completely excised with clear margins.
  • No recurrences were reported; 3 dogs died of unrelated causes, and 9 were still alive at the time of reporting.
  • No postoperative hypoglycemia was observed; 1 dog had transient hyperglycemia, and minor complications included vomiting, idiopathic seizures, and pancreatitis, all of which resolved.
  • Authors concluded that LPMR is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for selected distal pancreatic masses in dogs.

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Poggi et al: Laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in 12 dogs
Veterinary Surgery 5, 2024

🔍 Key Findings

  • Laparoscopic pancreatic mass resection (LPMR) was successfully performed in all 12 dogs, with no conversion to open laparotomy required.
  • Median operative time was 69 minutes (range 35–100 min); 11/12 dogs were discharged within 48 hours, and one was discharged after 7 days.
  • No major intraoperative complications occurred; minor complications included mild bleeding (2/12) and cannula malfunction (1/12).
  • All dogs survived the procedure and were discharged.
  • Histopathology confirmed neoplasia in all dogs: 9 insulinomas and 3 pancreatic carcinomas; all tumors were completely excised with clear margins.
  • No recurrences were reported; 3 dogs died of unrelated causes, and 9 were still alive at the time of reporting.
  • No postoperative hypoglycemia was observed; 1 dog had transient hyperglycemia, and minor complications included vomiting, idiopathic seizures, and pancreatitis, all of which resolved.
  • Authors concluded that LPMR is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for selected distal pancreatic masses in dogs.

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Multiple Choice Questions on this study

In Poggi 2024 et al., on laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in dogs, what was the median operative time for laparoscopic pancreatic mass resection?

A. 45 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 69 minutes
D. 75 minutes
E. 90 minutes

Answer: 69 minutes

Explanation: The reported median surgical duration was 69 minutes.
In Poggi 2024 et al., on laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in dogs, what was the most common histopathologic diagnosis among the pancreatic masses resected laparoscopically?

A. Pancreatic adenoma
B. Pancreatic cyst
C. Insulinoma
D. Pancreatic duct carcinoma
E. Fibrosarcoma

Answer: Insulinoma

Explanation: 9 of 12 dogs had insulinomas, making it the most frequent diagnosis.
In Poggi 2024 et al., on laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in dogs, what postoperative complication occurred in one dog but resolved without intervention?

A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hemorrhage
C. Pancreatitis
D. Hyperglycemia
E. Wound infection

Answer: Hyperglycemia

Explanation: One dog experienced transient hyperglycemia post-op, which resolved in 24 hours.
In Poggi 2024 et al., on laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in dogs, what was the maximum tumor size among resected pancreatic masses?

A. 25 mm
B. 32 mm
C. 48 mm
D. 60 mm
E. 65 mm

Answer: 65 mm

Explanation: The largest resected tumor measured 65 mm in diameter.
In Poggi 2024 et al., on laparoscopic resection of pancreatic masses in dogs, what percentage of procedures required conversion to open surgery?

A. 0%
B. 8%
C. 25%
D. 33%
E. 50%

Answer: 0%

Explanation: All 12 dogs underwent successful laparoscopic resection without conversion to laparotomy.

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