Challenges and Results of Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Hematological Diseases in a Developing Country.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic splenectomy could be successfully contemplated in patients with hematological diseases, especially if spleen is normal or only mildly enlarged, and is an advantageous alternative to open splenectomy. Absence of ideal resources has not limited our progress in minimal access approach. PMID: 30155296 [PubMed]
Source: Minimally Invasive Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Minim Invasive Surg Source Type: research