Splenic cysts: a new approach to partial splenectomy--case report and review of the literature.

Cysts of the spleen are rare entities and can be classified as either primary or secondary depending on the presence of a true epithelial lining. We report such a case in a young woman who presented with a symptomatic primary splenic cyst that was located in the lower pole of the spleen. We performed a partial splenectomy using a TA-90 stapler. The stapler provided excellent hemostasis and represents a convenient and safe technique for a resection. We recommend employment of this technique when faced with a similar case.