[Laparoscopic splenectomy in hematologic diseases in children. Analysis of 11-year experience].

Objectives: A common indication for splenectomy in children is hematologic diseases. Indications, clinical course and complications of laparoscopic splenectomy are shown; factors associated with open conversion are analyzed.

Material And Methods: Retrospective, longitudinal, descriptive series of laparoscopic splenectomy during 11 years and its long-term follow-up.