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Laparoscopic hemi-splenectomy

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Laparoscopic splenectomy is now established as a safe and feasible procedure. However, it remains associated with some short- and long-term postoperative complications, especially infectious complications. To our knowledge, this is the first report (with video) focusing on the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic hemi-splenectomy and its surgical outcomes for the treatment of splenic abscesses causing septic emboli. This technique combines the immunological benefits of partial splenectomy and the postoperative benefits of a minimally invasive approach. Further studies are needed to standardize this technique and to assess its immunological and surgical benefits.

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Study conception and design, acquisition of data, analysis and interpretation of data, drafting of manuscript, and critical revision: MDP, MWN, TGVG, ORB, HSH, and MGB.

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De Pastena, M., Nijkamp, M.W., van Gulik, T.G. et al. Laparoscopic hemi-splenectomy. Surg Today 48, 735–738 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-018-1639-6

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