title: Laparoscopic partial splenectomy for large splenic epidermoid cyst.
abstract: Splenic epidermoid cysts are relatively rare lesions traditionally treated by splenectomy. Concerns about overwhelming postsplenectomy sepsis have led to the development of splenic preservation procedures in the treatment of cystic diseases of the spleen. Better understanding of the splenic segmental anatomy and advances in laparoscopic skills has made laparoscopic partial splenectomy a preferred treatment for splenic cysts while preserving splenic function. We reported a case of a 30-year-old male patient with a large epidermoid splenic cyst managed successfully by laparoscopic partial splenectomy. The patient recovered well after operation and was asymptomatic on a follow-up of 1 year with no recurrence on ultrasonography and a normal platelet count. Laparoscopic partial cystectomy is an acceptable procedure for the treatment of splenic cysts which locate in the pole of spleen. On the one hand, it cures the disease preserving the splenic tissue without risk of bleeding or recurrence; on the other hand, this minimally invasive technique induces a reduced hospital stay and a more rapid recovery.
authors: Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatosplenic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China.
authors: Hua
authors: H
authors: Fan
authors: Dong
authors: D
authors: Zhang
authors: Xin
authors: X
authors: Zhao
authors: Fei
authors: F
authors: Pan
authors: Zhong-Kui
authors: ZK
authors: Jin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*