Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy

Authors
Bemelman, WA de Wit, LT Busch, ORC Gouma, DJ
Citation
Wa. Bemelman et al., Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy, SURG ENDOSC, 14(11), 2000, pp. 997-998
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY-ULTRASOUND AND INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
09302794 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
997 - 998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-2794(200011)14:11<997:HLS>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Laparoscopic splenectomy is performed routinely in patients with small and moderately enlarged spleens at specialized centers, Large spleens are diffi cult to handle laparoscopically and hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy might facilitate the procedure through enhanced vascular control, easier re traction and manipulation, manual guidance of endostaplers, and clip applie rs. A technique of hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy is described.