Totally laparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization for cirrhotic portal hypertension / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility,effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic splenectomy combined with pericardial devascularization for the treatment of portal hypertension in cirrhotic patients. MethodsIn this study 16 cases underwent initial totally laparoscopic splenectomy and paraesophagogastric devascularization,with 10 cases undergoing upfront open surgery as controls by one treatment group.Clinical data including operative time,intraoperative blood loss,post-operative complications and hospitalization were compared between the two groups.ResultsIn the laparoscopic group the procedure was successfully performed in 12 cases.4 cases were converted to open surgery.The operative time in laparoscopic group and the open group was respectively (315 ± 77 ) min and (291± 31) min (P =0.384).The mean intro-operative blood loss was (409 ±216) ml and (980 ±402) ml (P ＜0.01).The post-operative stay was ( 10 ± 3 ) d and ( 17 ± 8 ) d ( P ＜ 0.01).Differences in post-operative complication rate between the two groups was not statistically significant ( 17％ vs.30％,P =0.525 ).ConclusionsLaparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization is feasible,effective and safe for cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension,it has the advantage of less intra-operative blood loss,less pain and shorter hospitalization than open surgery.