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  • Title: Laparoscopic treatment of a benign splenic cyst.
    Author: Sellers GJ, Starker PM.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 1997 Jul; 11(7):766-8. PubMed ID: 9214329.
    Abstract:
    With an understanding of the spleen's important immunologic function, splenectomy for benign splenic disorders has given way to a variety of splenic conservation techniques. Treatment options for benign nonparasitic splenic cysts include partial splenectomy, total cystectomy, or partial cyst decapsulation. External cyst wall decapsulation is a simplified operative procedure that carries no increased risk of cyst recurrence. However, a conventional upper abdominal laparotomy may subject patients to significant morbidity. We successfully performed a laparoscopic partial cyst decapsulation, achieving meticulous hemostasis with use of a laparoscopic-GIA stapling device. The patient tolerated the procedure well and was discharged on postoperative day 2. Follow-up has demonstrated no evidence of recurrent cyst formation.
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