Urethrostomy

A urethrostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the urethra, the tube through which urine flows from the bladder and is voided. The surgery is performed to correct a urethral obstruction, which can be caused by protein plugs, stones, trauma, or scarring (stricture). A urethral obstruction is a serious, life-threatening condition; therefore, urethtrostomies are often performed on an emergency basis. In male cats, a perineal urethrostomy, or PU, is performed, and in dogs a scrotal urethrostomy is performed.

How much does a Urethrostomy Surgery cost?

The all inclusive fee is $1,800.00

This includes:

• Intake Physical Examination
• Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: CBC, full chemistry panel, clotting profile when indicated
• EKG
• I.V. Catheter
• I.V. Fluids
• Pre-Anesthetic analgesia drugs
• Preoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Anesthesia induction drugs tailored to the individual patient 
• Anesthesia Maintenance on isoflurane
• Anesthesia monitoring by: EKG, CO2 end tidal, O2 saturation, Blood pressure, body temperature
• Urethrostomy Surgery 
• Postoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Post-surgical recovery monitoring
• Post-surgical therapy laser treatment
• Stone Analysis
• Hospitalization as required
• Take home medications
• Recheck appointments