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Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Splenic injury after elective colonoscopy.

Mohammad Sarhan¹, Alexius Ramcharan, Sarma Ponnapalli

¹Department of Surgery, Harlem Hospital Center, New York, New York 10037, USA.

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

|March 6, 2010

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Splenic injury is a rare complication of colonoscopy. Early recognition and interdisciplinary management are crucial for potentially life-threatening cases, often requiring surgery.

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Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy

Robot-assisted Partial Splenectomy

Published on: January 2, 2026

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Complications
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Colonoscopy is a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic procedure.
Splenic injury is a rare but serious complication associated with colonoscopy.
The incidence of splenic injury during colonoscopy has been reported sporadically since the 1970s.

Observation:

This study presents two cases of splenic injury following colonoscopy.
Predisposing factors may include splenomegaly or splenocolic adhesions, but injury can occur without these.
Diagnosis is often delayed due to lack of awareness among healthcare providers.

Findings:

Splenic injury during colonoscopy is an uncommon but significant event.
Computerized tomography (CT) is sensitive for diagnosis, but clinical suspicion is key.
Patients presenting with abdominal pain, hypotension, and decreased hematocrit post-colonoscopy should be evaluated for splenic injury.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and prompt, interdisciplinary management are essential for patient outcomes.
Hemodynamically unstable patients typically require surgical intervention, such as splenectomy.
Increased awareness among endoscopists, surgeons, and radiologists is vital for managing this complication.