The clinical analysis of laparoscopic splenectomy for hypersplenia of portal hypertension / 中华肝胆外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the indications,surgical techniques and clinical effects of laparoscopic splenectomy on patients with portal hypertension. Methods Analysis the clinical data of 32 patients of portal hypertenision with laparoscopic splenectomy and open splenectomy from March 2006 until June 2009. Results The effectiveness of the procedures for portal hypertension was evaluated.Among 16 patients with LS, 2 patients were converted to open surgery. There is no significant difference with operatative time, blood loss and hospital fees between the two groups, the laparoscpy group had the shorter mean hospitalization, fasting and draining time. Conclusions If there are enough preparation preoperation, skillful laparoscopic technique and micromesh manipulation during operation,laparoscopic splenectomy is a minimally invasive and safe technique in the patients with lower-grade to medium varicose veins.