Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Splenectomy for a Splenic Hamartoma: two Case Reports

Abstract

We present two patients, each with a hamartoma of the spleen. These cases were thought to be well indicated for a hand-assisted laparoscopic approach and subsequent treatment was successful.

Focal lesions of the spleen should be removed intact to allow a complete histological examination and to avoid peritoneal dissemination in case of malignancy. In these patients, the hand-assisted laparoscopic approach makes it possible to remove an unmorcellated organ and has the advantages of the laparoscopic technique. It can be considered as one of the suitable methods of surgical treatment.

Key Words:

• Hand-assisted laparoscopy
• splenic hamartoma
• splenectomy

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R. Janssen

R. Janssen Hasseltsesteenweg 48 B-3580 Beringen, Belgium E-mail: [email protected]