08/21/2026
Meet Bane! 🐾
Bane's parents drove all the way to our hospital from Las Vegas after he lost the ability to urinate on his own due to a large abdominal mass in hopes of getting surgery with our surgical oncologist, Dr. Thomson. Bane originally presented through our ER but was able to transfer to surgery the next day.
At surgery, a CT scan with a contrast study confirmed a large mass involving the prostate on both sides, extending into the muscles of the pelvis. We performed two procedures. First, using a small incision on the left side of his neck, we passed catheters through the bloodstream down to the arteries feeding the tumor and injected tiny particles to block the tumor's blood supply. We treated the arteries on both sides plus one additional feeding artery, while protecting the artery that supplies the bladder. Second, we passed a catheter up the urethra, took contrast x-rays showing the blockage extended about 9 centimeters, and placed a metal mesh stent inside the urethra to hold it open. His bladder was easily emptied after the stent was placed.
Bane did well throughout surgery and recovered uneventfully from anesthesia. He was able to go home a few days later, and we got the nicest review from his parents. "We drove from Las Vegas to have our baby taken care of and it was worth the double round trips. The staff is amazing and very knowledgeable. The updates and pictures made the process so much comforting since we are 5 hours away. I just wish I was able to give 15 or 20 paws as a rating. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give about 60 or more. Thank you so very much you made this so much emotionally easier on us."
We wish you a speedy recovery, Bane! You are the sweetest boy and our nurses loved taking care of you!
