title: A novel technique of partial splenectomy using radiofrequency ablation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Partial splenectomy has frequently been advocated to avoid the risk of overwhelming postsplenectomy sepsis. Concerns over adequate haemostasis during partial splenectomy, however, have limited its widespread use. We have previously reported our experience of using radiofrequency (RF) ablation to minimise blood loss during hepatic and splenic resections.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this video, we illustrate the technique of partial splenectomy assisted by RF energy to minimise blood loss.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS, UK. jinbong@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: Jan Jin
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Bong
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spalding
mesh_terms: D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013154:Spleen / Q000601:surgery*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*