title: A new technique for partial splenectomy with radiofrequency technology.
abstract: The advantage of partial splenectomy is the preservation of its immunologic function. In this series, 8 patients underwent a spleen preservation procedure with radiofrequency. Four of the partial splenectomy procedures were performed in elective situations, whereas the other 4 cases were performed to control traumatic bleeding in emergency situations. A harrow-like radiofrequency probe with 6 needles was applied to the spleen, and the division of the splenic parenchyma was completed using a surgical scalpel through the midline of the ablated tissue. This safe, fast, and simple technique allows for preservation of splenic function with minimum blood loss.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey. drkursatkaradayi@gmail.com
authors: Kursat
authors: K
authors: Karadayi
authors: Mustafa
authors: M
authors: Turan
authors: Metin
authors: M
authors: Sen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013154:Spleen / Q000601:surgery*; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome