title: Partial splenectomy using a coupled saline-radiofrequency hemostatic device.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Partial splenectomy is indicated for benign tumors and cysts of the spleen, as well as, operative management of splenic trauma limited to one pole of the spleen. Despite improved technique, bleeding from the cut surface of the spleen still remains an obstacle.
  
  
  METHODS
  We describe our technique for partial splenectomy using a new device based on coupling saline with radiofrequency energy to achieve hemostasis while dividing the splenic parenchyma.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Use of this technique has led to blood loss of less than 50 cc, while achieving splenic preservation.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Surgery, K-8, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202-2689, USA. vvelano1@hfhs.org
authors.forename: Vic
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Velanovich
authors.forename: Mitchell
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome