title: Laparoscopic splenectomy--a report of two cases.
abstract: Laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological diseases has recently attracted much attention and hailed as a viable alternative to traditional splenectomy using the laparotomy route. We report two cases of laparoscopic splenectomy for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura; the first of such procedures performed in Brunei. There was reduced post-operative pain, earlier return of gastrointestinal function and a reduced post-operative hospital stay.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Unit, RIPAS Hospital, Brunei.
authors.forename: K Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Kok
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Matthew
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Yapp
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002010:Brunei; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D016553:Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic / Q000601:surgery*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*