Laparoscopic extirpation of iliosacral lymph nodes in select dogs is safe and effective with or without intraoperative lymphangiography

Alex M Aubrecht; Philipp D. Mayhew; Michele A. Steffey; William T. N. Culp; Ingrid M. Balsa; Ameet Singh; Erin A. Gibson

doi:10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0428

March 9, 2026American Journal of Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Laparoscopic extirpation of iliosacral lymph nodes in select dogs is safe and effective with or without intraoperative lymphangiography

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This research aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic extirpation of iliosacral lymph nodes in dogs with AGASACA.
Laparoscopic extirpation technique was utilized for iliosacral lymph node removal.
Intraoperative lymphangiography was performed in selected cases.
The study assessed both the diagnostic and treatment efficacy of the approach.
Laparoscopic extirpation was found to be safe for the dogs in the study.
The technique effectively assisted in the staging of oncologic conditions.
Results support the roles of minimally invasive techniques in veterinary medicine.

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Laparoscopic extirpation shows effective outcomes in dogs with AGASACA, implying a shift toward minimally invasive techniques in veterinary oncology.

Abstract

Laparoscopic ISLN extirpation, with or without intraoperative lymphangiography, is a viable diagnostic and treatment approach for dogs with AGASACA, supporting the increasing role of minimally invasive surgery in veterinary surgery including oncologic staging.

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