Laparoscopy and small incision splenectomy in the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura:a report of 13 cases
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜加小切口脾切除治疗原发性血小板减少性紫癜:附13例报告
- Author:
Peilin WANG
;
Zhen GUO
;
Wenbin YU
;
Sanyuan HU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
PURPURA THROMBOCYTOPENIC/ther;
SPLENECTOMY;
LAPAROSCOPY
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the results of laparoscopy and small incision splenectomy in the treatment of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Methods Under CO2 pneumoperitoneum, laparoscopy and small incision splenectomy was performed in 13 patients . After freeing of the spleen with laparoscopy , we performed a small incision under the left costal margin. The splenic pedicle was 1-igated under direct vision, and the spleen was excised and extracted. Analysis was made of the pre-and post-operative platelet counts, and the complication rate and recovery condition of the patients. Results No complications occurred in the 13 palients, and the effect-iveness of ITP treatment was 100%.Conclusions Laparoscopy and small incision splenectomy is a safe and effective method to treat ITP.
