Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Laparoscopic splenectomy: comments on the surgical technic]

S Contini1, R Dalla Valle, L G Villani

  • 1Istituto di Clinica Chirurgica Generale e dei Trapianti d'Organo, Parma.

Acta Bio-Medica De L'Ateneo Parmense : Organo Della Societa Di Medicina E Scienze Naturali Di Parma
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe surgical option for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, enabling faster patient recovery compared to open surgery. This minimally invasive technique is recommended for benign spleen removal.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Multicentre evaluation of case volume in minimally invasive hepatectomy.

The British journal of surgery·2020
Same author

Risk-adjusted benchmarks in laparoscopic liver surgery in a national cohort.

The British journal of surgery·2020
Same author

Should ALPPS be Used for Liver Resection in Intermediate-Stage HCC?

Annals of surgical oncology·2015
Same author

Preservation of the right mesocolon to avoid torsion of an end ileostomy.

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland·2015
Same author

Surgical site and early urinary tract infections in 1000 kidney transplants with antimicrobial perioperative prophylaxis.

Transplantation proceedings·2014
Same author

Multicentre surveillance study on feasibility, safety and efficacy of antifungal combination therapy for proven or probable invasive fungal diseases in haematological patients: the SEIFEM real-life combo study.

Mycoses·2013

Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by low platelet counts.
  • Splenectomy is a treatment option for ITP when medical therapies fail.
  • Laparoscopic surgery offers potential benefits over traditional open procedures.

Observation:

  • This study details the first case of laparoscopic splenectomy performed by the authors.
  • Various surgical techniques for splenectomy are reviewed and compared.
  • The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic splenectomy for ITP.

Findings:

  • Laparoscopic splenectomy was demonstrated as a safe and feasible procedure.
  • Patients undergoing laparoscopic splenectomy experienced a quicker return to normal activities.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Compared to open splenectomy, the laparoscopic approach showed improved recovery times.

    • Implications:

    • Laparoscopic splenectomy should be considered for patients with benign spleen conditions.
    • This technique may enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays.
    • Further adoption of minimally invasive splenectomy is encouraged for suitable candidates.