Elective laparoscopic splenectomy for giant hemangioma: a case report.
Although unusual, hemangioma is the most common primary splenic neoplasm. Splenectomy is indicated when the tumor is large, with increased risk of hemorrhage. The laparoscopic approach is preferred for most elective splenectomies. Although technically feasible, laparoscopic splenectomy can be a challenge in the patient with splenomegaly. We present herein a case of an 18-year-old male asymptomatic patient who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for the incidental finding of splenomegaly caused by a large splenic hemangioma. Laparoscopic splenectomy appears to be a safe and effective procedure, in appropriately experienced hands, for patients with splenomegaly, given the spleen's fragile anatomy and its relationship to other abdominal viscera.
Kosmidis
Christophoros
C
Department of Surgery, Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece. dr.ckosmidis@gmail.com.
Efthimiadis
Christopher
C
Anthimidis
Georgios
G
Grigoriou
Marios
M
Vasiliadou
Kalliopi
K
Sfikakis
Petros
P
Tziris
Nikolaos
N
Fahantidis
Epaminondas
E