Laparoscopic fenestration is the preferred treatment for symptomatic splenic cysts because it is curative and spleen-sparing. We report a case of a 25-year-old female who underwent laparoscopic fenestration for a giant splenic cyst using a single-incision plus one-port approach. She presented to our hospital with repeated vomiting. Imaging showed a 23 × 18 cm splenic cyst with no solid components, strongly compressing the stomach to the right side. Laparoscopic fenestration was initiated through a 2.5-cm umbilical incision, and a 5-mm port was added in the left abdomen intraoperatively. The drain placement was deemed necessary to prevent abscess formation and post-operative bleeding because of a thick cyst component and unexpectedly thick wall. Splenic cysts are typically benign and commonly develop in young people, hence, organ preservation and cosmetic results are crucial. Laparoscopic fenestration using single-incision plus one-port is considered to be an appropriate procedure for giant splenic cysts with non-serous contents.
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