Laparoscopic partial splenectomy using radiofrequency ablation for nonparasitic splenic cysts in two children.
Nonparasitic splenic cysts are uncommon lesions, for which partial splenectomy offers a definitive treatment while preserving splenic function. We report the use of radiofrequency energy for laparoscopic partial splenectomy to treat two children with nonparasitic splenic cysts by creating a 1-cm thick coagulated parenchyma resection plane, allowing bloodless splenic transection. This approach spares the need for blood transfusions, reduces hospital stay, and offers great promise for partial splenectomy in children.
Khelif
Karim
K
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. karim.khelif@huderf.be
Maassarani
Fadi
F
Dassonville
Martine
M
Laet
Marc-Henri De
MH
D000293:Adolescent; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler