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Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions

Published on: December 20, 2024

Laparoscopic splenectomy using LigaSure in benign hematologic diseases.

Aras Emre Canda1, Yucel Ozsoy, Safak Yuksel

  • 1Department of Surgery, Manisa State Hospital, Manisa, Turkey. emre.canda@deu.edu.tr

Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|February 25, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) using the LigaSure vessel sealing system is a safe and effective treatment for hematologic spleen disorders. This method offers reduced operative time and hospital stay with minimal complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is the standard for treating splenic hematologic disorders.
  • Advancements in laparoscopy and electrosurgery enhance LS procedures.
  • The LigaSure vessel sealing system fuses vessels up to 7 mm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of LS using LigaSure for hematologic spleen disorders.
  • To assess the impact of LigaSure on operative time and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Performed 14 LS procedures using the LigaSure vessel sealing system.
  • Patients had conditions including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and hereditary spherocytosis.
  • Recorded spleen weight, operative time, complications, and postoperative hospital stay.

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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions

Published on: December 20, 2024

Main Results:

  • Mean spleen weight was 247 g; average operative time was 84.7 minutes.
  • No conversions to open surgery were required.
  • Minor morbidity in 2 patients; no perioperative hemorrhage or mortality observed.
  • Average postoperative hospital stay was 3.1 days.

Conclusions:

  • LS with LigaSure is a safe and feasible option for hematologic spleen disorders, even with prior abdominal surgery.
  • LigaSure is a safe, cost-effective tool that reduces operative time during LS.
  • Concurrent procedures like cholecystectomy and hernia repair can be safely performed during LS.