V Velanovich1, M S Shurafa. 1. Divisions of General Surgery and Hematology/Oncology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan 48202-2689, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study the outcome of open and laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological diseases in terms of quality of life and haematological measures. DESIGN: Prospective non-randomised study. SETTING: Tertiary care hospital, USA. PARTICIPANTS: 44 patients, 27 treated laparoscopically and 17 by open splenectomy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Quality of life judged by the SF-36 and adequacy of control of the haematological disease. RESULTS: Both quality of life and haematological disease were significantly improved by operation; laparoscopically treated patients had less pain. CONCLUSION: In properly selected patients laparoscopic splenectomy is preferable to open splenectomy.
OBJECTIVE: To study the outcome of open and laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological diseases in terms of quality of life and haematological measures. DESIGN: Prospective non-randomised study. SETTING: Tertiary care hospital, USA. PARTICIPANTS: 44 patients, 27 treated laparoscopically and 17 by open splenectomy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Quality of life judged by the SF-36 and adequacy of control of the haematological disease. RESULTS: Both quality of life and haematological disease were significantly improved by operation; laparoscopically treated patients had less pain. CONCLUSION: In properly selected patients laparoscopic splenectomy is preferable to open splenectomy.
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