Endoscopic varicose vein ligation combined with laparoscopic splenectomy on portal hypertension / 中华消化内镜杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study on the effectiveness and reliability of endoscopic varicose vein ligation (EVL) combined with hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HLS) in portal hypertensive patients. Methods Retrospectively 15 cases of EVL combined with HLS were reviewed from June 2001 to October 2004. These patients with severe esophageal varicose and hypersplenism were adapted to perform endoscopic varicose vein ligation, then 1 -2 weeks after the varicose became milder or disappeared, hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy was conducted. Results The number of preoperative ligation was 2. 2 times in average. Esophageal varicose was completely disappeared in 11 and mild in 4. There were no postoperative complications, conversion and death in Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy. The average postoperative count of platelets were (38-67) ? 106/L preoperatively raised to (89-310) ? 106/L postoperatively. In the follow up period (average 17. 6 months) , no varicose vein bleeding happened. Conclusions EVL combined with HLS is not only minimal invasive, but also a secure and effective measure for portal hypertension.