Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy with the use of the Endo-Cutter and the LapDisc:Report of 12 cases / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the method and effect of laparoscopic splenectomy(LS) using the Endo-Cutter and the LapDisc.Methods Laparoscopic splenectomy(LS) using the Endo-Cutter and the LapDisc was performed in 12 patients,including 7 patients with hematopathy and 5 patients with benign tumors.The laparoscopic procedure was performed with the surgeon's left hand through the LapDisc.With the left hand providing safe retraction,a harmonic scalpel was used to incise the splenorenal ligament and the splenogastric ligament.After the spleen was mobilized,a vascular stapler(Endo-Cutter) was used to divide the splenic hilum.The spleen was delivered out of the abdominal cavity through the hand-assisted incision.Results All the LS were successfully completed and no conversion to open surgery was needed.The operating time was 35~120 min(mean,80 min),the blood loss during operation was 40~200 ml(mean,127 ml),and the hospital stay,3~6 d(mean,4.5 d).Follow-up in the 12 patients for 6 months found no complications. Conclusions Laparoscopic splenectomy using the Endo-Cutter and the LapDisc is safe and effective.