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UNDERSTANDING SPLENECTOMY: A MINIMALLY INVASIVE PROCEDURE FOR SPLEEN REMOVAL

Splenectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the spleen. The spleen is an organ located in the upper left abdomen. It functions to filter blood, fight infections, and recycle old red blood cells. In this blog we will discover the necessity of splenectomy and the technique.

What is laparoscopic splenectomy ?

Laparoscopic splenectomy is a minimally invasive procedure which is mostly preferred to remove spleen. It stands at an advantageous position compared to open surgery.

What are the advantages of splenectomy ?

  • Smaller incisions
  • reduced blood loss
  • shorter hospital stays
  • lower chances of infection
  • Smaller scars

What are the causes of laparoscopic splenectomy ?

  • Blood disorders
  • Trauma caused to spleen
  • Tumors
  • Hypersplenism
  • Splenomegaly

What are the risks and complications ?

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Blood clots
  • Damage to other organ
  • overwhelming post splenectomy infectio

Living without a spleen ?

After getting a splenectomy surgery, your body fails to fight certain infections. It is necessary to take precautions to maintain your well being such as by taking proper vaccinations on time. While it might be a little difficult but with proper care, management and understanding one can live without it comfortably. In conclusion, laparoscopic splenectomy has been a great revolution in the field of health care for the removal of spleen. This procedure takes over the traditional open surgery method as it is easier, quicker and safer. While the procedure does its job, it is important to know that removing the spleen makes you prone to catching infections with proper care so you can enjoy your overall healthy well being. Dr. Satyajit Rath is the best laparoscopic surgeon in Bhubaneswar. Schedule a consultation today and get our expert advice.

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