Purpose: Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) has been proposed for several intra-abdominal surgical interventions. However, application of the LESS technique in portal hypertension is still in its infancy. We report in this article a new technique of LESS splenectomy plus pericardial devascularization with conventional laparoscopic instruments in patients with portal hypertension.
Patients And Methods: From January 2010 to April 2012, LESS splenectomy plus pericardial devascularization was performed on 5 patients with portal hypertension. Surgical techniques and short-term outcomes were summarized and analyzed retrospectively.
Results: All the operations were successful with a mean operative duration of 252 minutes (range, 220-270 minutes), intraoperative blood loss of 290 mL (range, 250-350 mL), and hospital stay of 8.2 days (range, 7-9 days). No intraoperative or postoperative complications were recorded. The umbilical incision healed well with a satisfactory cosmetic effect.
Conclusions: LESS splenectomy plus pericardial devascularization is feasible when performed by experienced laparoscopic surgeons and may offer safety comparable to that of the conventional laparoscopic operation.
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