Laparoscopic resection of splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of splenic function.

We report a 59-year-old woman who had a successful laparoscopic resection of a splenic artery aneurysm. The common treatment for this condition is radiological embolisation or splenectomy. Laparoscopic resection of the splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of good splenic function over the long-term is presented.