| Literature DB >> 16774177 |
R Pugliese1, F Sansonna, I Scandroglio, D Maggioni, G C Ferrari, S Di Lernia, A Costanzi, G Grillo, S Cimbanassi, O Chiara.
Abstract
Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is considered a safe procedure for spleens of normal size as well as for larger spleens. Seventy-five consecutive patients underwent LS. Splenomegaly was defined by diameter >15 cm and by weight >400 g. Thirty patients had splenomegaly. The outcomes with spleens <15 cm and spleens >15 cm were compared. LS was successfully completed in 73 cases (97.4%). Spleens >15 cm required longer operating time and were associated with greater blood loss (P < 0.001), longer hospital stay, and more complications. Two patients needed blood transfusion. No overwhelming postsplenectomy infection was registered, and operative mortality was zero.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID： 16774177
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Surg ISSN： 0020-8868