Laparoscopic splenectomy: 16 years since Delaitre with review of current literature

Since Delaitre reported his first laparoscopic splenectomy it has been accepted universally and today it is probably regarded as a Gold standard in removal of benign and normal sized spleens. We discuss the indications, advantages, techniques, and recent advances of Laparoscopic splenectomy after 16 years of Delaitre.