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E M Targarona1, J J Espert, E Bombuy

  • 1Service of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
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This study presents a simplified laparoscopic splenectomy technique for rats using miniature instruments. The novel three-trocar method significantly reduces operative time and enhances feasibility for small-animal surgical research.

Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Small Animal Models
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery in small animals offers valuable physiological insights but demands high skill and extended operative durations.
  • Existing techniques for rat splenectomy can be complex, increasing risks of splenic capsule rupture, cell spillage, and postoperative bleeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce an easy, shorter, and effective three-trocar laparoscopic splenectomy procedure in a rat model.
  • To demonstrate the utility of miniature surgical instruments in improving operative efficiency and safety for small-animal laparoscopy.

Main Methods:

  • A novel three-trocar approach (two 5-mm, one 2-mm) was employed for laparoscopic splenectomy in rats.
  • Utilized miniature surgical instruments, including 2-mm forceps, a 3-mm endoscope, and a 5-mm endoapplier.

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  • Forty laparoscopic splenectomies were performed using this technique.

    • Main Results:

    • The average operative time was significantly reduced to 30 ± 4 minutes.
    • No postoperative mortality was observed in the study cohort.
    • Postoperative scintigraphy confirmed the complete absence of residual splenic tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic splenectomy in rats is feasible and can be performed efficiently using the described technique.
    • The adoption of miniature laparoscopic instruments and simplified trocar placement facilitates shorter operative times and enhances procedural safety.
    • This technique is crucial for advancing experimental laparoscopic models in small animals, minimizing complications and improving reproducibility.