Strict laparoscopic liver left lobectomy in a dog
Abstract
This case report details the successful laparoscopic resection of a large left lateral hepatic mass in a 28 kg dog, with specimen retrieval through a 1 cm cutaneous incision. Clinical signs and serum biochemical abnormalities resolved postoperatively, and the dog remained asymptomatic at 6-month follow-up. This report suggests that strict laparoscopic liver lobectomy is a feasible approach for the elective resection of left-sided hepatic masses in medium to large-breed dogs.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
Veterinary Oncology Research
Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Small Animal Practice
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 67
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 471–475
- Publication date
- 11 January 2026
- Language
- EN