Abstract:Both technical and technological advances over the past few years have made laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) more feasible and acceptable. Intraoperative bleeding is the main complication and cause of conversion during LS. Different hemostatic techniques are used for vascular control. In this study, we evaluate LigaSure vessel sealing system as the sole instrument in addition to the lateral approach for achieving a safe vascular control.Eleven patients with hematological disorders of the spleen were enrolled in t… Show more
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