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Laparoscopic Splenectomy with Pericardial Devascularization for Hypersplenism and Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Due to Portal Hypertension
Published on: November 15, 2024
Robotic Versus Total Laparoscopic Splenectomy With Pericardial Devascularisation for Portal Hypertension:
Zhen Ma1,2,3, Hongbin Cui1,2,3, Lei Gaoi1,3
1The Second Clinical Medical School, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.
Background:
This study compared the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of robotic splenectomy with pericardial devascularisation (TRSPD) versus total laparoscopic splenectomy with pericardial devascularisation (TLSPD) in patients with portal hypertension (PHT) complicated by splenomegaly, hypersplenism, and oesophagogastric varices.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on 17 patients undergoing minimally invasive splenectomy with pericardial devascularisation between 2022 and 2024. Outcomes included operative metrics, postoperative recovery, and portal hypertension resolution.
Results:
TRSPD significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss (175 vs. 436 mL, p = 0.004) despite longer operative duration (400 vs. 256 min, p = 0.001). Zero conversions occurred with TRSPD versus 3 conversions with TLSPD (p = 0.02). Postoperatively, TRSPD accelerated gastrointestinal recovery (2.1 vs. 3.5 days, p = 0.02) and shortened drainage duration (4.0 vs. 6.2 days, p = 0.02). Both techniques normalised haematologic indices, reduced portal vein diameter (p < 0.05), and resolved varices without major complications.
Conclusions:
TRSPD demonstrates superior intraoperative safety and faster recovery compared with TLSPD while achieving equivalent therapeutic efficacy for portal hypertension. Robotic approaches may optimise the minimally invasive management of complex portosplenic vascular pathologies.
