Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy for Splenic Pseudocyst.
- Author:
Hyung Ho KIM
1
;
Seong Won KIM
;
Seong Beom KANG
;
Tae Seung LEE
;
Ho Seong HAN
;
Hae Seung LEE
;
Gyoung Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea. hhkim@snubh.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Splenic pseudocyst;
Laparoscopic partial splenectomy
- MeSH:
Convalescence;
Korea;
Length of Stay;
Pathology;
Sepsis;
Splenectomy*
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2004;66(2):163-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Splenic preservation and conservative management are now accepted norms when dealing with splenic pathologic conditions. Recently, we managed one case of splenic pseudocyst by successfully performing partial splenectomy via a laparoscopic approach. This case report possibly the first case report of its kind in Korea, describes laparoscopic partial splenectomy for an undiagnosed and suspected benign splenic lesion. A thorough understanding of splenic anatomy permits laparoscopic partial splenectomy with the resultant benefits, including a decreased risk of postsplenectomy sepsis by preserving splenic function, short hospital stay, smooth convalescence, superior cosmesis, and non-recurrence. The success and relative ease of performing this procedure will pave the way for its future use in other selective cases involving splenic pathology.
