PENECTOMIA PARCIAL EM EQUINO COM BALANITE: Relato de caso

Abstract

The present study aimed to describe in detail the surgical technique of partial penectomy in horses, as well as the anesthetic protocol employed, assessing its clinical and behavioral effects when performed under field conditions. The research was carried out on a rural property located in the municipality of Uberlândia/MG, using an adult male horse that presented chronic penile enlargement and was indicated for partial penectomy. The adopted methodology was characterized as a case study, allowing for a systematic report of all stages of the intervention, from the preoperative clinical evaluation to postoperative management. The surgical procedure was performed according to the Williams technique, in a previously prepared environment, using local anesthesia, appropriate sedation, and strict aseptic measures, which demonstrated the feasibility of performing the procedure in the field. In the postoperative period, the animal received analgesic and antimicrobial support, in addition to daily monitoring of the surgical wound. The outcome was satisfactory, with no significant complications recorded, preservation of urination ability, and adequate clinical recovery. The detailed description of the procedure contributes to expanding technical knowledge and provides support for decision-making in situations where care is delivered outside conventional surgical centers. Thus, partial penectomy is reinforced as an effective and safe therapeutic alternative for the treatment of severe penile lesions in horses, especially under field conditions.