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[Notes-hybrid: splenectomy (transvaginal/umbilical)]

Héctor Almau Trenard1, José Mejias González, José Arellano Coraggio

  • 1Servicio de Cirugía II, Hospital Vargas de Caracas, Venezuela. mauricioalmau@hotmail.com

Acta Gastroenterologica Latinoamericana
|January 14, 2012
PubMed
Summary

This study details a novel hybrid natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) splenectomy for autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura. The procedure utilized transvaginal and umbilical access, offering a less invasive surgical option.

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