Although laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become the standard approach for most splenectomy cases, some areas still remain controversial. To date, the indications that preclude laparoscopic… (More)
Background: This study was performed to prospectively assess the impact of the laparoscopic approach to the patterns of port site metastases (PSM) and recurrence rate (RR) of resected colon… (More)
We read with interest the recent paper by Gigot et al. [3]. In a prospective series of 18 laparoscopic splenectomies (LS), Gigot et al. show the existence of residual splenic tissue, as demonstrated… (More)
The development of operative laparoscopic surgery is linked to advances in ancillary surgical instrumentation. Ultrasonic energy devices avoid the use of electricity and provide effective control of… (More)
Measuring health-related quality of life (QoL) after surgery is essential for decision making by patients, surgeons, and payers. The aim of this consensus conference was twofold. First, it was to… (More)
Background: Acute increases in intraabdominal pressure (IAP) induce systemic and regional circulatory changes. Besides, mechanical compression on the capillary beds may decrease oxygen availability… (More)
BACKGROUND
Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is gaining acceptance as an alternative to open splenectomy (OS). However, splenomegaly presents an obstacle to LS, and massive splenomegaly has been… (More)
There is a current trend to reduce the invasiveness of minimally invasive procedures, and the single-incision laparoscopic approach (SILS) has been proposed for several intra-abdominal surgical… (More)
Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has recently been gaining acceptance as an alternative to open splenectomy. However, several aspects, such as learning curve, residual splenic function, and management… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the impact of spleen size on operative and immediate clinical outcome in a series of 74 laparoscopic splenectomies (LS).
SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA
LS is gaining acceptance as an… (More)