title: Technique for laparoscopic partial splenectomy.
abstract: Splenic preservation and conservative management are now accepted norms when dealing with splenic pathologic conditions. This case report describes the technique of laparoscopic partial splenectomy for an undiagnosed splenic lesion. A thorough understanding of splenic anatomy permits laparoscopic partial splenectomy with the resultant benefits, including a decreased risk of postsplenectomy sepsis, short hospital stay, and superior cosmesis. The success and relative ease of performing this procedure will pave the way for its future use in other selective cases involving splenic pathology.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Seshadri
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Poulin
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mamazza
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Schlachta
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*