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Laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorder: Our experience
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
  • Hasnain Zafar, Aga Khan University
  • Aamir Hameed, Aga Khan University
  • Amyn Pardhan, Aga Khan University
  • Ghulam Murtaza, Aga Khan University
  • Samia Mazahir, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
10-1-2012
Document Type
Case Report
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Abstract

Laparoscopic splenectomy has universal acceptance due to less morbidity and decreased incidence of per-operative and postoperative complication. It is not a popular procedure in Pakistan due to technical challenges. Here, we are presenting our experience of laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorders at Aga khan university hospital. A total of seven cases, underwent elective laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorders. The operative time was less than 3 hours with minimal blood loss with rapid and uneventful recovery. There was no procedure related morbidity or mortality; however, one patient expired due to overwhelming post splenectomy sepsis.Our initial report highlights the safety of laparoscopic splenectomy and we propose it to be the procedure of choice in elective splenectomy.

Citation Information
Hasnain Zafar, Aamir Hameed, Amyn Pardhan, Ghulam Murtaza, et al.. "Laparoscopic splenectomy for haematological disorder: Our experience" Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 62 Iss. 10 (2012) p. 1096 - 1099
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/hasnain_zafar/28/