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ArticleJSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Laparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy and wandering spleen risk.

Micaela Piccoli, Giuseppe Massimiliano De Luca, Alessandro Pasculli, Marta Angelini, Lorenzo Guicciardi, Barbara Mullineris, Domenico Marchi, Gianluigi Melotti

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Micaela PiccoliDepartment of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
Giuseppe Massimiliano De LucaDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of General and Oncologic Surgery, Unit of Endocrine, Digestive and Emergency Surgery, University Medical School "A. Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Alessandro PasculliDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Section of General and Oncologic Surgery, Unit of Endocrine, Digestive and Emergency Surgery, University Medical School "A. Moro" of Bari, Bari, Italy.
Marta AngeliniDepartment of Radiology, Vignola Hospital, Vignola, Italy.
Lorenzo GuicciardiDepartment of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
Barbara MullinerisDepartment of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
Domenico MarchiDepartment of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
Gianluigi MelottiDepartment of General Surgery, New S. Agostino Estense Hospital N.O.C.S.A.E. Baggiovara, Modena, Italy.
Azienda Unita' Sanitaria Locale Di Modena · ITMangla Hospital and Research Center · IN

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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesLaparoscopic transperitoneal left adrenalectomy (LTLA) has become the standard treatment for adrenal masses<6 cm. LTLA involves the dissection of splenic suspensory ligaments, which replicates their congenital absence or weakening, present in cases of wandering spleen (WS). WS is a rare condition in which the spleen migrates from the left upper quadrant to a more caudal location in the abdomen. A unique case of WS after LTLA was described by Corcione et al. In this prospective study, we investigated the possibility of WS as a consequence of LTLA.

methodsTwenty-four patients, 8 men and 16 women, who underwent LTLA with the dissection of splenoparietal and splenorenal ligaments were selected.

resultsClinical and ultrasonographic follow-up showed no evidence of postoperative WS.

conclusionsIn the literature, WS is not commonly reported as a postoperative complication of LTLA. In effect, especially in the case of small adrenal masses, the spleen's repositioning in its seat is autonomous. However, the alarming possibility of WS should not be ignored, especially in the case of extensive dissection of the left colic flexure. It would be useful for other authors to signal this complication, so that different approaches and consequent results may be compared.

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AdrenalectomyAdrenal Gland DiseasesAdultAgedFemaleHumansLaparoscopyMaleMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsProspective StudiesWandering SpleenAbdominal painAdrenalectomyGastropexyStomach volvulusWandering spleen

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