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ArticleWorld journal of surgery2013

Stapleless laparoscopic splenectomy with individual vessel dissection in patients with splenomegaly.

Jingwang Tan, Yajuan Chu, Yunchang Tan, Jiahong Dong

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Article in World journal of surgery, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Laparoscopic versus open splenectomy and devascularization for massive splenomegaly due to portal hypertension.Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Medical sciences = Hua zhong ke ji da xue xue bao. Yi xue Ying De wen ban = Huazhong keji daxue xuebao. Yixue Yingdewen ban · 2016
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  2. Prevention and treatment of hemorrhage during laparoscopic splenectomy and devascularization for portal hypertension.Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Medical sciences = Hua zhong ke ji da xue xue bao. Yi xue Ying De wen ban = Huazhong keji daxue xuebao. Yixue Yingdewen ban · 2015
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Jingwang TanInstitute of Hepatobiliary Surgery, The first affiliated hospital, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China. 626962213@qq.com
Yajuan Chu
Yunchang Tan
Jiahong Dong
First Affiliated Hospital of Chinese PLA General Hospital · CNChinese PLA General Hospital · CNNantong University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMechanical stapling devices have been established as a mainstay in laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), but limited data are available regarding stapleless LS for splenomegaly with individual vessel dissection (IVD). This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of stapleless LS for splenomegaly and its potential advantage over staple-based LS.

methodsA total of 51 patients with splenomegaly underwent stapleless LS and were subsequently reviewed. The data collected include the patients' demographics, operative outcomes, and the rates of conversion to open surgery, complications, and mortality. Multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were used to assess the impact of the primary diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), and massive splenomegaly on the perioperative conversion rate.

resultsThere were no deaths. The mean for various parameters are as follows: spleen length 21.6 cm; spleen weight 1,184 g, operating time 148 min, hospital stay 5.2 days, estimated blood loss 245 ml. The total conversion rate was 9.8 % (including one reoperation for bleeding). The presence of a BMI >30 % and hematologic malignancy-cofactors of portal hypertension (PH)-and a spleen weight >1,000 g were independent predictors of conversion to open surgery.

conclusionsStapleless LS for splenomegaly is feasible and safe in selected patients. It has advantages over traditional procedures using staples, at least in patients with benign splenomegaly. Patients with hematologic malignancy, BMI >30 %, coexistence of PH, and spleen weight >1,000 g are susceptible to bleeding during dissection of the splenic hilum, with use of IVD being relatively limited.

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Conversion to Open SurgeryDissectionFeasibility StudiesHumansLaparoscopyLinear ModelsLogistic ModelsRetrospective StudiesSpleenSplenectomySplenomegalySuturesTreatment Outcome

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PMID23860879
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