The first laparoscopic splenectomy in a child was performed by Tulman in 1993 [1]. During the following years laparoscopic splenectomy became a gold standard in many centres [2, 3]. In our department ...

Since its inception in 1991, laparoscopic splenectomy has become the preferred approach for elective removal of the spleen, offering reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospitalisation and superior ...

Operating on an enlarged spleen via the laparoscopic approach presents several challenges. A homemade bag may facilitate retrieval of the enlarged spleen assisted by a laparoscope and save medical ...

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Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is generally safe and well-accepted. In rare cases, it is associated with complications (intra- e postoperative bleeding, visceral injury and surgical site ...

THIS communication presents the results of splenectomy performed in patients with various blood dyscrasias who have been followed in the Blood Clinic of the New England Medical Center during the past ...

Oftentimes, we hear of patients having their gallbladder, uterus or one of their kidneys removed for health reasons. Presence of malignancies or other medical abnormalities in these organs warrants a ...