title: [Laparoscopic partial splenectomy using the Harmonic Scalpel. Two case reports].
abstract: For the extirpation of a benign splenic cyst, partial splenectomy is an appropriate approach, since there is significant long-term morbidity following total splenectomy. We report two cases of laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign splenic cyst. The use of the harmonic scalpel along with segmental ligation of the splenic pedicle allowed the completion of these interventions with minimal blood loss.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Générale, Digestive et Endocrinienne, Hôpital Saint-Louis - Paris. gaelle.godiris-petit@sls.aphp.paris.fr
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Godiris-Petit
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Goasguen
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Munoz-Bongrand
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cattan
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sarfati
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014465:Ultrasonics