title: [Laparoscopic splenectomy--indications, specifics of surgical procedures and surgical technics].
abstract: The surgical management of splenic disorders has changed considerably over past few years. The increased use of laparoscopic approach for general surgical problems has prompted surgeons to investigate feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy. However, some unique anatomical features of disordered spleen may limit the application of laparoscopic techniques for this procedure. In this article we analyzed indications for laparoscopic a surgery of the spleen, some surgical particularities of laparoscopic splenectomy, as well as the techniques to accomplish this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Institut za bolesti digestivnog sistema KCS, Beograd.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Matić
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Milovanović
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dugalić
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Petrović
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Milićević
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Basić
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*