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We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the letter submitted by Dr. Massimo Petazzoni concerning the nomenclature used in our recent publication: “Clinical outcomes of tibial tuberosity transposition with a controlled translation device for the treatment of patellar luxation in dogs: 15 surgeries on 14 cases, 2021–2022.”

First and foremost, we would like to express our utmost respect for Dr. Petazzoni’s work and his important contribution to the development and dissemination of the tibial tuberosity transposition tool (TTTT) technique since its original description in 2015.

In our understanding during the writing of the manuscript, the acronym TTTT referred primarily to the translation device itself, rather than exclusively to the surgical technique performed with the aid of this device. Our decision to adopt the term “modified tibial tuberosity transposition” (mTTT) was solely intended to differentiate the use of the controlled translation device from the traditional TTT technique performed without it.

It was never our intention to cause any scientific or academic confusion, nor to rename or reclassify a previously published and consolidated technique. On the contrary, our main objective was to evaluate the results and effectiveness of the technique as originally described by Dr. Petazzoni.

Should it be considered appropriate or recommended by the editorial board, we are entirely open to revising the terminology used in the article – specifically replacing “mTTT” with the established acronym “TTTT” – in order to preserve scientific consistency and avoid any possible misunderstanding in the literature.

We remain fully available to collaborate constructively in resolving this issue and would like to reiterate our appreciation for the important dialogue it has generated.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the renaming of a well-established surgical technique in the recently published article: “Clinical outcomes of tibial tuberosity transposition with a controlled translation device for the treatment of patellar luxation in dogs: 15 surgeries on 14 cases, 2021–2022” by Faustino et al. (DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13890, accepted May 13, 2025).

While the authors do cite my 2015 publication describing the Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Tool (TTTT) technique – and make several additional references to it throughout the article – they proceed to rename the technique as “Modified Tibial Tuberosity Transposition” (MTTT) without providing any justification or explanation for the change. They also refer to the surgical procedure generically as “tibial tuberosity transposition with a controlled translation device,” both in the title and in the body of the paper, without using the original and widely recognised name: TTTT.

I would therefore like to ask to consider issuing a clarification or correction regarding the official and established name of the technique described in the article.

This is not merely a matter of academic recognition; it is a matter of scientific consistency and educational integrity. Allowing arbitrary renaming of published techniques undermines the cohesion of the veterinary surgical literature and may affect the training and understanding of future generations of surgeons.

During the review process of “Use of the tibial tuberosity transposition technique with a slow and controlled translation device in dogs with patellar luxation: 14 cases (2021–2022)”, a suggestion was made to use the phrase mTTT when referring to the modification/technique using the Tibial Tuberosity Transposition Tool (TTTT) reported in the paper. This to indicate referring to a technique not a device, and to avoid confusion with both standard TTT and the tool described by Petazzoni et al, as TTTT. This recommendation did not originate from an attempt to rename an existing procedure – it stemmed from the goal to ensure clarification between previously described techniques and tools and that currently being described. The use of the TTTT during this surgery has been stated throughout the text. The authors made the change according to these suggestions. The use of acronyms was avoided in the title per Editor-in-Chief style preferences.

Protothecosis is an emerging opportunistic infection caused by Prototheca microalgae, which are found in the environment and in the intestines of animals. Human and animal cases are increasing worldwide, presenting as either localised or severe disease. We report the first case of feline protothecosis in Argentina, successfully treated with intralesional amphotericin B for cutaneous lesions.

Objective: To describe the surgical technique, associated complications and 12-month outcomes in dogs that underwent laparoscopic treatment of prostatic cysts.

Materials and methods: The medical records of dogs with prostatic cysts that were managed laparoscopically between 2017 and 2022 at two referral institutions were retrospectively reviewed. Intra- and post-operative complications were evaluated, and patients were required to have a minimum follow-up of 12 months for inclusion in the study.

Results: Twelve client-owned dogs met the inclusion criteria. A three- or four-port technique was used depending on the surgeon's preference. Following deroofing of the prostatic cyst, urethral integrity was assessed intraoperatively. The cystic cavity was inspected for leakage while injecting saline into the distal urethra, confirming the absence of communication between the urethra and the prostatic cyst. The omentum was anchored to the prostatic body using either simple interrupted sutures or haemostatic clips, with the latter method considered subjectively more challenging by the authors. No major intra- or post-operative complications were reported. Minor intraoperative complications occurred in three of 12 patients, consisting of self-limiting haemorrhage. Minor post-operative complications included one case of transient urinary tenesmus, which resolved within 24 hours, and mild haematuria in one dog, which lasted for 3 days. No recurrence of the prostatic cysts was observed over the 12-month follow-up period.

Clinical significance: Laparoscopic excision with omentalisation is a feasible, effective and safe therapeutic approach for prostatic cysts in dogs confirmed to lack a communication between the prostatic cyst and the urethra.