A minimal invasive approach for the treatment of symptomatic post-traumatic splenic cyst—a case report

Abstract

Splenectomy for symptomatic splenic cyst is curative. The uncertainty regarding the incidence of post-splenectomy overwhelming sepsis has made surgeons re-evaluate the indications for splenectomy. We describe a minimal invasive approach for the treatment of symptomatic splenic cyst with the added benetit of splenic preservation.

Key Words:

• splenic cyst
• splenic preservation
• laparoscopic surgery