Robotically assisted laparoscopic management of pelvic splenosis

Area of Science:

• Surgical techniques
• Gastroenterology
• Gynecologic surgery

Background:

• Splenosis, the ectopic splenic tissue, can cause abdominopelvic pain, often unsuspected.
• A history of splenic injury or splenectomy increases the risk of developing splenosis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate robotically assisted laparoscopy for abdominopelvic splenosis management.
• To highlight splenosis as a differential diagnosis for pelvic pain in relevant patient populations.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 25-year-old female with pelvic pain and suspected splenosis.
• Surgical excision of splenic tissue using robotically assisted laparoscopy.

Main Results:

• Successful excision of ectopic splenic tissue via robotically assisted laparoscopy.
• Resolution of abdominopelvic pain post-operatively.

Conclusions:

• Robotically assisted laparoscopy is a superior surgical option for abdominopelvic splenosis.
• Splenosis should be considered in patients with pelvic pain and a history of splenic trauma or surgery.