ArticleWorld journal of surgery2013
Hand-assisted laparoscopic technique in the setting of complicated splenectomy: a 9-year experience.
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- Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy is a useful surgical treatment method for patients with excessive splenomegaly: A meta-analysis.World journal of clinical cases · 2019Article
- Robotic splenectomy: what is the real benefit?World journal of surgery · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundLaparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is significantly more challenging in patients with supramassive splenomegaly and those with portal hypertension. We hypothesized that hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) could facilitate the procedure in these patients.
methodsBefore October 2009, patients with supramassive splenomegaly and those with portal hypertension underwent LS. After October 2009, we routinely applied HALS in patients with these disorders.
resultsWe compared the HALS group (n = 41) with the LS group (n = 45). There were no conversions to open surgery in the HALS group, whereas there was an 4.5 % conversion rate in the LS group. The operating times were shorter, and there was less estimated blood loss, and fewer major complications in the HALS group. Analgesia requirement, time to full diet, and postoperative stay were comparable in the two groups.
conclusionsWe concluded that HALS was superior to LS in patients with supramassive splenomegaly and in those with portal hypertension.
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