Open AccessLaparoscopic splenectomy for spontaneous rupture of the spleen
Author(s) -
Pinky M. Thapar,
Roji Philip,
Vishwanath Masurkar,
Prashant L Khadse,
Nilima U Randive
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9941.158950
Subject(s) - medicine , splenectomy , hemoperitoneum , spleen , surgery , abdomen , gold standard (test) , laparoscopy , acute abdomen , radiology
Laparoscopic splenectomy is a gold standard for management of planned benign splenic pathologies. Spontaneous rupture of the spleen (SRS) leading to acute abdomen occurs in only 1% of all splenic ruptures. Laparoscopic splenectomy in traumatic and atraumatic rupture due to intra-splenic pathology is reported. We present the first reported case of laparoscopic splenectomy in a 23-year-old male who presented with hemoperitoneum due to idiopathic or SRS. The procedure was safely accomplished with slight modified technique and minimum usage of advanced gadgets.