title: Laparoscopic partial splenectomy using radiofrequency ablation for nonparasitic splenic cysts in two children.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium. karim.khelif@huderf.be
authors.forename: Karim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Khelif
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Maassarani
authors.forename: Martine
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dassonville
authors.forename: Marc-Henri De
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Laet
mesh_terms: 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