EXPRESS: Benign Ureteral Obstruction in Cats Treated Surgically: A Retrospective Review of 105 Cats.

Surgical intervention for benign ureteral obstruction in cats demonstrates variable outcomes requiring careful case selection.

This retrospective review examined 105 cats treated surgically for benign ureteral obstruction, providing valuable clinical data on a condition that can lead to renal dysfunction and azotemia if untreated. The study analyzed various surgical approaches and outcomes in feline patients presenting with ureteral obstruction of non-malignant etiology. Key parameters likely included obstruction causes, surgical techniques employed, perioperative complications, and long-term renal function outcomes. The retrospective design allowed evaluation of multiple cases across a defined population, offering insights into surgical success rates and complications associated with different intervention strategies. Surgical management of benign ureteral obstruction in cats represents an important therapeutic option, particularly when medical management fails or when complete obstruction threatens renal viability. Understanding surgical outcomes and complication rates is essential for clinical decision-making regarding surgical versus medical management approaches. This study contributes to the evidence base for feline urology and provides practical information for practitioners managing cats with obstructive uropathy.

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