Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the application value of hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization in the treatment of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Methods Hand-assisted laparoscopic operations of splenectomy in 10 patients and pericardial devascularization in 13 patients were completed by using the LigaSure device and harmonic scalpel. Results All the operations were completed successfully under laparoscope. Of splenectomy, the operative time was 63?15.5 min and the estimated blood loss was 32.4?21.2 ml. Of pericardial devascularization, the operative time was 115.3?25.5 min and the estimated blood loss was 52.4?24.2 ml. All the patients got out of bed and moved around at 12.2?3.8 h after operation. Conclusions [WTBZ]Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization using the LigaSure device and harmonic scalpel has advantages of high reliability, little blood loss, and quick postoperative recovery. The procedure can be used in the management of portal hypertension and hypersplenism.