Article ; Online: Laparoscopic hemi-splenectomy: a valid option in selected cases such as epidermoid cyst.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
2018 Volume 101, Issue 3, Page(s) e73–e75
Abstract: Splenic cysts are a rare pathology, which can be classified as true (25%) or pseudocysts (75%). Total splenectomy has been the treatment of choice, particularly in recent times with the advent of the laparoscopic approach. However, as the spleen is an ... ...
Abstract | Splenic cysts are a rare pathology, which can be classified as true (25%) or pseudocysts (75%). Total splenectomy has been the treatment of choice, particularly in recent times with the advent of the laparoscopic approach. However, as the spleen is an organ with multiple immunological functions, the laparoscopic partial splenectomy is an alternative, which is technically difficult but effective. We present a case of a 26-year-old woman with incidental evidence of a splenic cyst in an abdominal ultrasound scan. We performed a laparoscopic partial splenectomy to preserve the function of the spleen because of the patient's youth. Laparoscopic partial splenectomy allows the effective removal of lesions and preservation of splenic function. Although more research is needed to clarify the most effective approach, this case is further evidence that this surgical approach may be beneficial for selected patients. |
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MeSH term(s) | Abdominal Pain/diagnostic imaging ; Abdominal Pain/etiology ; Abdominal Pain/surgery ; Adult ; Epidermal Cyst/complications ; Epidermal Cyst/diagnostic imaging ; Epidermal Cyst/pathology ; Epidermal Cyst/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Incidental Findings ; Laparoscopy/methods ; Patient Selection ; Spleen/diagnostic imaging ; Spleen/pathology ; Spleen/surgery ; Splenectomy/methods ; Splenic Diseases/complications ; Splenic Diseases/diagnostic imaging ; Splenic Diseases/pathology ; Splenic Diseases/surgery ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Ultrasonography |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2018-11-28 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Case Reports ; Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 80044-2 |
ISSN | 1478-7083 ; 0035-8843 |
ISSN (online) | 1478-7083 |
ISSN | 0035-8843 |
DOI | 10.1308/rcsann.2018.0205 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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