What is a biopsy?
A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from a patient so that it can be examined and/or tested in a laboratory.
Why is a biopsy taken?
Veterinarians take biopsies to help obtain a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan for your pet. The tissue sample is submitted to a pathologist to be examined under a microscope. This allows the pathologist to determine the cells’ type, shape, and internal activity. The pathologist’s report will help the veterinarian evaluate the patient for many disease processes such as infection, inflammation, and cancer.
Why perform a biopsy laparoscopically?
One of the main advantages of a laparoscopic biopsy is the ability to visually inspect the surface of organs and tissues to be biopsied through a much smaller incision than an open approach. The incision for a laparoscopic biopsy is typically 5-12 mm long. This small incision contributes to less tissue damage and faster recoveries. Many pets can go home the same day, requiring only minimal pain medication. Additionally, some organs such as the liver are better visualized with a laparoscope than with an open approach. The laparoscopic visual inspection and biopsy is not intended to replace other tools such as x-ray, CT scan or ultrasound, but rather to complement them.
How does a veterinarian perform a laparoscopic biopsy?
This procedure video is provided by Biovision Veterinary Endoscopy, a leading manufacturer of equipment that enables veterinarians to perform minimally-invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Video: Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy
SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING: Before you watch this video, you should be aware that it shows a surgical procedure on a dog. Although minimal, there is some blood shown. If you’re not sure if you’re ready to see something like that, we advise you to skip this video. Video has no sound.
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