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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

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[Nonparasitic splenic cyst].

E Blesa Sánchez1, R Ayuso Velasco, E M Enríquez Zarabozo

  • 1Hospital Universitario Materno Infantil, SES, UEX, Badajoz. emilio.blesa@ses.juntaex.es

Cirugia Pediatrica : Organo Oficial De La Sociedad Espanola De Cirugia Pediatrica
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Nonparasitic splenic cysts, though rare, are increasingly diagnosed with ultrasound. Surgical treatment varies, with laparoscopic partial decapsulation suitable for superficial, polar cysts.

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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

Area of Science:

  • Surgical pathology
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging

Context:

  • Nonparasitic splenic cysts are rare but increasingly detected due to advances in imaging.
  • Splenic trauma management has shifted towards preservation, potentially increasing incidental cyst findings.
  • This study focuses on pediatric cases, highlighting specific diagnostic and treatment considerations.

Purpose:

  • To report the experience with nonparasitic splenic cysts in pediatric patients.
  • To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of imaging modalities.
  • To assess surgical outcomes and refine treatment strategies based on cyst characteristics.

Summary:

  • Six pediatric patients (4 female, 2 male; ages 9-14) with nonparasitic splenic cysts were treated.
  • Abdominal pain was the primary symptom in four patients; one had a history of trauma, and one was an incidental finding.
  • Ultrasound was diagnostic in all cases; CT and MRI provided additional details.
  • All patients underwent surgery (4 laparotomy, 2 laparoscopy with conversion to laparotomy).
  • Histological diagnoses included epidermoid cysts (4), a simple cyst (1), and a lymphangioma (1).
  • Laparoscopic partial decapsulation is recommended for superficial, polar cysts with thin walls.

Impact:

  • Ultrasound is confirmed as a sufficient diagnostic tool for nonparasitic splenic cysts.
  • Surgical approach and technique should be tailored to cyst location, size, and macroscopic features.
  • Laparoscopic partial decapsulation offers a minimally invasive option for select splenic cysts.