[Laparoscopic splenectomy in a general surgery department of a hospital]

The results of treatment of 32 patients with spleen diseases who have undergone laparoscopic splenectomy (LSE) are analyzed. Surgery was performed most often for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Some technical features of surgery are discussed. It is demonstrated that high-technology methods (suturing device "EndoGia", electrosurgical unit "LigaSure") increase reliability of hemostasis, decrease blood loss during surgery and reduce time of surgery. Complications during surgery were seen in 3 (9.3%) cases, conversion - in 2 (6.3%). Mean time of surgery was 121.3 min, mean blood loss - 346 ml, postoperative complications were seen in 4 (12.5%) patients, mean hospital stay - 5.7 days. There were no lethal outcomes. It is concluded that LSE is safe and effective procedure reducing rate of infectious and hemorrhagic complications after surgery.