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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery

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This study reports the first single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) splenectomy in an infant using standard laparoscopic tools. This minimally invasive approach offers a new option for pediatric splenic surgery.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) represents an advancement in minimally invasive techniques.
SILS aims to reduce surgical invasiveness compared to traditional laparoscopy.
Its application in pediatric splenectomy, especially in infants, remains largely unexplored.

Observation:

A 7-month-old boy with multiple splenic abscesses underwent a SILS splenectomy.
The procedure utilized a single 3-cm umbilical incision with conventional laparoscopic instruments.
A 5-mm trocar for two instruments and a 10-mm videoscope were employed.

Findings:

Successful SILS splenectomy was achieved using standard laparoscopic dissectors and graspers.

Keywords:

Single-incision laparoscopic surgery splenectomy

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The spleen was completely removed through the umbilical incision.

This represents a novel application of SILS in pediatric surgery.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the feasibility of SILS splenectomy in infants with conventional instruments.
It highlights a potential for reduced scarring and improved cosmesis in pediatric patients.
Further research may establish SILS as a viable alternative for pediatric splenectomy.