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Pregnancy splenic cysts are rare but can rupture, risking fetal health. Laparoscopic splenectomy in the second trimester safely manages these cysts, ensuring a healthy mother and baby.

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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Management
  • Reproductive Health

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  • Splenic cysts during pregnancy are uncommon but pose a significant risk.
  • Spontaneous splenic cyst rupture in the third trimester can lead to high perinatal mortality rates (up to 70%).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of successful laparoscopic splenectomy for a large splenic cyst during pregnancy.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgical intervention for symptomatic splenic cysts in pregnant patients.

Main Methods:

  • A 27-year-old pregnant female presented with symptoms of a splenic cyst at 18 weeks gestation.
  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed a large, complex, multiloculated splenic cyst.
  • The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic splenectomy.

Main Results:

  • The laparoscopic splenectomy was performed without complications.
  • The patient delivered a healthy infant at term.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic splenectomy during the second trimester is a safe and effective treatment for large, symptomatic splenic cysts in pregnancy.
  • This approach offers definitive management, mitigating risks associated with potential cyst rupture.