J Korean Surg Soc.
2004 Feb;66(2):163-167.
Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy for Splenic Pseudocyst
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- 1Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea. hhkim@snubh.org
- 2Department of Pathology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea.
- 3Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Korea.
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.
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