Splenectomy
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A splenectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the spleen, an organ located in the upper left abdomen that plays a role in filtering blood and supporting the immune system. This surgery is often considered for various reasons, including conditions such as splenic rupture due to trauma, certain blood disorders like hereditary spherocytosis, and some cancers affecting the spleen. In some cases, it may also be performed to treat infections that are difficult to manage with other treatments.
The procedure can be conducted using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy. During a laparoscopic splenectomy, small incisions are made, and a camera is used to guide the surgeon. Patients can generally expect to stay in the hospital for a few days post-surgery, and recovery times can vary. It is important for individuals to be aware of the need for follow-up care, as the spleen plays a significant role in immunity.
While splenectomy can offer benefits such as relief from symptoms and improved quality of life, it also carries potential risks. Common risks include bleeding, infection, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, individuals who have undergone a splenectomy may have an increased risk of certain infections in the future, as the spleen helps protect the body from bacteria. Awareness of these factors can help individuals make informed decisions regarding their health.
Benefits and Risks of Splenectomy During Liver Transplant Surgery
This research paper is about a study that looks at the benefits and risks of removing the spleen (splenectomy) at the same time as a liver transplant. The researchers analyzed data from 16 studies inv...Benefits of Splenectomy for Blood Cancer Patients with Smzl
This research paper is about a study on the role of splenectomy (removal of the spleen) in patients with certain types of blood cancer, specifically those affecting the spleen. This is an unusual appr...Benefits of Splenectomy for Portal Hypertension and Anemia Relief
This study looks at the effects of surgical removal of the spleen (splenectomy) on high blood pressure in the portal vein (portal hypertension, PH), a condition often associated with an enlarged splee...Benefits of Splenectomy for Β-Thalassemia Patients Explained
This study looks into how removing the spleen (splenectomy) affects patients with β-thalassemia, a blood disorder that reduces the production of hemoglobin. The researchers looked at 40 patients who h...Benefits of Splenectomy Vs. Spleen Preservation in Pancreatic Surgery
This research paper looks at two different procedures for removing part of the pancreas: one that also removes the spleen (DPS) and one that leaves the spleen intact (SPDP). The researchers analyzed 1...Comparing Robotic and Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children
This research paper is about a study that compares two types of surgical procedures to remove the spleen in children: Robotic Assisted Splenectomy (RAS) and Laparoscopic Splenectomy (LAS). The study w...Does Splenectomy Increase Risk of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary
This research paper investigates whether removing the spleen (splenectomy) could increase the risk of a long-term lung condition called chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). The res...Effectiveness of Splenectomy Types for Children with Hereditary
This paper explores the effectiveness of two types of surgery for treating a blood disorder in children known as hereditary spherocytosis (HS). The two surgeries compared are a partial removal of the ...Exploring Splenectomy As a Treatment Option for Hemolytic Anemias
This research paper discusses inherited blood disorders, specifically those causing hemolytic anemias, where the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them. One treatment option is ...How Splenectomy Affects Blood Cell Levels in Itp Patients
This research study looks at how blood changes in patients after they have their spleen removed (splenectomy). The study compared patients with a disorder where the immune system destroys platelets (i...Impact of Splenectomy on Coagulation After Traumatic Brain Injury
This research paper examines the effects of removing the spleen (splenectomy) on patients who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). After a brain injury, the blood tends to clot less effective...Impact of Splenectomy on Sexual Function and Interest in Adults
This research paper investigates the impact of having your spleen removed (a procedure known as a splenectomy) on sexual interest and function. The spleen is often removed due to disease or injury, an...Impact of Splenectomy on Stomach Cancer Patients: Key Findings
This research paper analyzes the impact of spleen removal (splenectomy) on patients with stomach cancer. The researchers looked at 16 studies that involved 4457 patients, spanning from January 1997 to...Impact of Splenectomy on Survival in Ovarian Cancer Surgery
This study looked at the impact of removing the spleen (splenectomy) during a type of surgery called Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), which is used to remove as much of a cancerous tumor as possible. The ...Importance of Vaccination After Splenectomy: Protecting Your Health
This research paper examines the importance of vaccination for patients who have had their spleen removed. Without a spleen, patients are at a lifelong risk of severe infections, which can be fatal. T...Is Splenectomy Necessary During Stomach Cancer Surgery? Findings
This research paper is a review of several previous studies comparing two different methods of surgery for gastric (stomach) cancer. One method involves removing the spleen (known as splenectomy or SP...Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy: Splenectomy Vs. Preservation
This research paper studies two types of surgery: one where the spleen is preserved (LSPDP) and one where it is removed (LDPS), both performed using a laparoscopic method (tiny incisions instead of a ...Laparoscopic Near-Total Splenectomy: a Safer Option for Spleen Issues
This research paper talks about a new, less invasive surgical technique for treating spleen disease known as near-total splenectomy (NTS). Instead of completely removing the spleen, this method leaves...Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy: Benefits and Recovery Insights
The spleen is often removed in surgeries due to benign and malignant diseases. However, removing it increases the risk of infections after surgery, which necessitates the use of lifelong antibiotics. ...Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy: Safety and Benefits for Patients
This research paper looks at a procedure called laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS), which is a type of surgery on the spleen. The study reviewed other research papers from 1995 to 2018 to see if L...Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Children with Hereditary Spherocytosis
This study analyzed the results of a surgical procedure, either total or partial removal of the spleen (splenectomy), in children suffering from a blood disorder called hereditary spherocytosis. The s...Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Trauma: a Minimally Invasive Option
This research paper looks at the use of laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive type of surgery) for removing the spleen in trauma patients. The researchers used data from the National Trauma Datab...Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children: Long-Term Outcomes and Safety
This research paper is about a study that was conducted on children who had a surgical procedure called laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) between 2005 and 2016. LS is a minimally invasive surgery to remov...Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children: Safe and Effective Surgery
This research paper focuses on a study about a surgical procedure called laparoscopic splenectomy - a less invasive way to remove the spleen - on children suffering from blood diseases. The study used...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Minimally Invasive Spleen Removal Option
This research paper presents a new method for removing the spleen through a minimally invasive surgical procedure, known as a laparoscopic splenectomy (LS). The procedure was carried out on 16 patient...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Safe Option for Benign Spleen Issues
This study looked at the possibility of removing part of the spleen using a less invasive surgical technique called laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with non-cancerous spleen problems. Over three ...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Safe Option for Blood Disorders in Adults
This research paper is a review of existing studies about a surgery called laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), which is a minimally invasive method to remove the spleen. This procedure is often used for pe...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Safe Option for Enlarged Spleens
This research paper presents a new surgical technique for removing enlarged spleens, a condition known as splenomegaly, using a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) procedure. The study was carried out o...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Safer Option for Cirrhosis Patients
This study looked at the effectiveness and safety of a procedure called laparoscopic splenectomy for patients with an enlarged spleen due to liver cirrhosis. This procedure is considered the best opti...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: a Treatment for Hereditary Spherocytosis
Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a common inherited disorder that results in anemia, caused by a malfunction in the red blood cell membrane. This study looked at different types of surgeries used to t...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Benefits for Enlarged Spleen Patients
This research paper is a review of different surgical techniques used to remove the spleen, particularly in cases where the spleen is enlarged (a condition known as splenomegaly). The researchers look...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Benefits for Patients with Itp and More
This research paper discusses a surgical procedure known as laparoscopic splenectomy, which is a minimally invasive surgery for removing the spleen and has been the preferred method since its introduc...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Comparing Anterior and Lateral Approaches
This study compares two methods of performing laparoscopic splenectomy (a minimally invasive procedure to remove the spleen): the anterior approach (from the front) and the lateral approach (from the ...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Safe Options for Enlarged Spleens
This research paper is about a study that looked at different methods of removing the spleen, specifically in patients with a significantly enlarged spleen. The authors analyzed data from 229 patients...Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Safe Surgery for Spleen Diseases
This study looked at how effective a certain type of surgery, called laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), is for treating blood diseases that affect the spleen. LS is a procedure where doctors remove the sp...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Splenectomy for Spleen Injuries Explained
This study looked at the outcomes of two types of surgery for patients with spleen injuries due to blunt trauma. The two types of surgery are open splenectomy, where the surgeon makes a large cut to r...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Splenectomy in Children: Key Differences
This research paper is a review and comparison of two types of surgery used to remove the spleen in children: laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) and open splenectomy (OS). These surgeries were evaluated ba...Laparoscopic Vs. Open Splenectomy: What Patients Need to Know
This research paper looks at the benefits of using a laparoscopic splenectomy (a less invasive surgery using a camera to remove the spleen) compared to a traditional open splenectomy (where a larger i...Long-Term Outcomes of Splenectomy in Children with Autoimmune
This research paper discusses a study done on children with autoimmune cytopenia (AIC), a condition where the body's immune system attacks its own blood cells. The researchers looked at the results of...Microwave Ablation for Safer Partial Splenectomy in Tumor Treatment
This research paper is about a new way to treat splenic hemangioma, the most common type of spleen tumor. In the past, doctors used to remove the entire spleen, but with advancements in technology, th...Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy Benefits Explained
This research paper discusses a new method for performing surgery on the spleen, a crucial organ in the human lymphatic system that plays a role in blood production, filtration, storage, and immune re...Minimally Invasive Partial Splenectomy: What Patients Should Know
This research paper explores the use of partial splenectomy (PS), a surgical procedure that removes part of the spleen, in a minimally invasive manner. The authors note that despite advancements in la...New Technique for Splenic Autotransplantation After Splenectomy
The spleen, an organ in the body, can sometimes be damaged beyond repair, requiring its removal. However, the body still needs some of the functions the spleen provides. Researchers have been trying t...Outcomes of Splenectomy and Blood Transfusion in Children with Sickle
This research looks at the outcomes of a surgical procedure called open splenectomy (removal of the spleen), performed together with a selective blood transfusion, on Jamaican children with sickle cel...Outcomes of Splenectomy for Immune Blood Disorders in Adults
This study examined medical records from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation between 2002 and 2020, looking at 1,824 adults who had their spleen removed. This procedure, known as a splenectomy, is often u...Preventing Portal Vein Thrombosis After Splenectomy with Lmwh
This research paper is about a study that looked into the use of a drug called low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) to prevent a condition known as portal vein system thrombosis (PVST) in patients who ...Repairing Vs. Removing the Spleen After Severe Injury: Key Insights
This study looked at whether repairing the spleen, rather than removing it (a procedure known as a splenectomy), after a severe injury could reduce the chance of death. The study used data from a larg...Risks and Benefits of Splenectomy for Astronauts on Spaceflights
The research paper discusses whether astronauts should have their spleen removed before going on long spaceflights. The spleen can be at risk from radiation and injury during space travel. However, re...Risks of Blood Clots After Splenectomy: What Patients Should Know
This study looked at the risks associated with a common surgery to remove the spleen, which is often done to treat a variety of blood diseases. One of the major complications after this surgery can be...Robot-Assisted Vs. Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Children: a Guide
This research paper investigates the effectiveness and safety of two types of surgical methods used to remove spleens in children with blood diseases. The two methods compared are robot-assisted lapar...Robotic Vs. Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Which Is Better for You?
This study compared the results of spleen removal surgeries conducted by a robot versus surgeries conducted laparoscopically (using small incisions and a camera). The researchers looked at several fac...Safer Treatment Options for Splenic Abscess: Splenectomy Vs. Drainage
This research paper investigates the treatment of a serious and rare condition known as splenic abscess, which typically is treated by a surgical procedure called a splenectomy. However, this treatmen...Splenectomy Before Stem Cell Transplant for Myelofibrosis Patients
This research paper explores a treatment option for patients with a disease called myelofibrosis (a type of bone marrow disorder). The treatment involves a stem cell transplant from a donor (alloHSCT)...Splenectomy for Children with Thalassemia: Long-Term Outcomes
This research paper discusses a study on the effectiveness and complications of splenectomy, which is the removal of the spleen, in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT), a blood disor...Splenectomy for Thalassaemia: What Patients Need to Know
This research paper is about a study done on thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder where the body creates abnormal red blood cells. This can lead to an enlarged spleen, which removes these defective ...Splenectomy for Treating Immune-Mediated Anemia in Dogs
This research paper looks at the use of splenectomy - which is the surgical removal of the spleen - in treating dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP...Splenectomy in Advanced Stomach Cancer: Risks and Benefits Explained
The research paper is about whether removing the spleen (splenectomy) as a preventative measure is beneficial for patients with advanced stomach cancer in the upper third of the stomach. The researche...Splenectomy in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia: Risks and Benefits
This research paper discusses a study conducted on children with sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder, who had their spleens removed (a procedure called splenectomy) between 2000 and 2018 at a hospita...Splenectomy in Patients Over 65: Risks and Recovery Insights
The study examines the removal of the spleen (splenectomy) in patients over 65 years of age. The researchers analyzed data from their clinic over 11 years, considering factors like the reason for surg...Splenectomy Vs. Spleen Preservation in Gastric Cancer Surgery Outcomes
This research paper looks at the results of surgeries for gastric cancer, specifically whether it is more beneficial to remove the spleen (splenectomy or SP) or to keep it (splenic preservation). The ...Splenectomy: Study Shows No Benefit After Stroke in Rats
This research was conducted to see if removing the spleen (splenectomy) would reduce the immune system's response to brain damage after a stroke, and thus improve the patient's condition. The experime...Understanding Covid-19 Risks After a Splenectomy: Infection
This study looked at the risk of COVID-19 infection and the subsequent need for hospitalization or risk of death in people who have had their spleen removed (a procedure known as splenectomy). The stu...Understanding Covid-19 Risks for Patients After Spleen Removal
This study looked at the risk of COVID-19 infection and the subsequent need for hospitalization or risk of death in people who have had their spleen removed (a procedure known as splenectomy). The stu...Understanding Dual Gallbladder and Spleen Removal Surgery: a Review
This research paper looks into the process of performing two surgeries at the same time - removing the spleen and the gallbladder. This is often done for patients who have diseases related to both org...Understanding Dual Spleen and Gallbladder Removal Surgery: a Review
This research paper looks into the process of performing two surgeries at the same time - removing the spleen and the gallbladder. This is often done for patients who have diseases related to both org...Understanding Infection Risks After Spleen Removal Surgery
The spleen plays a crucial role in our immune system, particularly in fighting against certain types of bacteria. If a person's spleen is removed (a procedure known as a splenectomy), they are more pr...Understanding Partial Splenectomy As a Treatment for Splenic Hydatid Cysts
This research paper is about a medical procedure called a partial splenectomy (PS), specifically when it's used to treat hydatic cysts (HC) in the spleen. Hydatic cysts are a type of parasitic cyst th...Understanding Potential Risks and Side Effects of Splenectomy Surgery
The spleen is a major organ that we don't fully understand yet. Persian medicine suggests that the spleen is linked to many parts of the body such as the liver, cardiovascular system, stomach, bones, ...Understanding Risks of Blood Clots After Splenectomy: Key Factors
The study aimed to discover which factors increase the risk of blood clotting in the main vein of the liver (portal vein system thrombosis) after removal of the spleen (splenectomy). The authors revie...Understanding Risks of Splenectomy in Pancreatic Surgery Patients
This research paper is looking into the risk factors that might lead to serious complications after certain kinds of pancreatic surgery. Specifically, the research is looking at a type of laparoscopic...Understanding Splanchnic Vein Thrombosis After Splenectomy Surgery
This research paper summarizes a detailed review and analysis of previous studies exploring the likelihood of developing splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) - a potentially deadly condition where a blood...Understanding Splenectomy and Blood Clot Risks in Hemoglobin Volga
This study looks at a rare type of hemoglobin (the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen) called Hemoglobin Volga. This variant can cause a type of anemia where the body destroys its own red...Understanding Splenectomy As a Treatment for Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias
This research paper discusses inherited blood disorders, specifically those causing hemolytic anemias, where the body destroys red blood cells faster than it can produce them. One treatment option is ...Understanding Splenectomy for Autoimmune Blood Disorders: Aiha and Itp
This research paper seems to discuss two specific diseases: Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA) and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Both of these conditions are blood disorders. In AIHA, t...Understanding Splenectomy for Diagnosing Fever of Unknown Origin
This research paper discusses the role of splenectomy (removal of the spleen) in diagnosing the cause of a fever of unknown origin (FUO). While the use of a specific type of scan (PET-CT) is well docu...Understanding Splenectomy for Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (itp)
The research paper discusses a case of a woman with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a condition where the body's immune system destroys its own platelets, leading to a low platelet count and in...Understanding Splenectomy for Myelofibrosis: Benefits and Risks
This research paper is a review of treatments for myelofibrosis, a type of chronic blood cancer that can cause the spleen to become unusually large (a condition known as splenomegaly). Currently avail...Understanding Splenectomy for Treating Splenic B-Cell Lymphoma
The research paper focuses on a type of rare cancer called splenic B-cell lymphomas. These cancers affect the spleen, a small organ that helps fight infection. The study explores the role of a medical...Understanding Splenectomy for Unexplained Enlarged Spleen Issues
This study looked at the usefulness of removing the spleen (splenectomy) to diagnose the cause of an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) when the cause is unknown (idiopathic). The researchers examined the...Understanding Splenectomy for Wandering Spleen in Older Adults
This paper discusses an unusual case of a twisted wandering spleen in a patient with a blood disease. A 66-year-old Japanese woman came to the hospital with stomach pain and a fever. She had a history...Understanding Splenectomy in Cats: Cancer Risks and Outcomes
This research paper looks at the frequency of cancer in the spleen among cats. The study used medical records from four UK-based hospitals over a 17-year period. The findings showed that out of 62 cat...Understanding Splenectomy in Children with Hereditary Spherocytosis
This research paper studies the risk of infections in children with a blood disorder called hereditary spherocytosis (HS) before and after they have their spleen removed (a procedure called splenectom...Understanding Splenectomy Risks After Kidney Transplantation
The research paper discusses a study conducted on seven patients who underwent kidney transplants from donors with different blood types and had their spleen removed to reduce the B cell pool. This pr...Understanding Splenectomy: Risks and Benefits for Stomach Cancer
The research paper discusses two different surgical methods for treating stomach cancer, known as D1 and D2. In Europe, two major clinical trials showed that D2 did not increase the overall survival r...Understanding Splenectomy: Risks of Asplenia and Hyposplenism
This research paper discusses two conditions related to the spleen: asplenia, which is the absence of the spleen, and hyposplenism, which is a poorly functioning spleen. Both conditions can lead to se...Understanding Splenectomy: Risks, Benefits, and Autotransplantation
Injuries, especially those to the abdomen, are a major public health issue and the leading cause of death in people under 45. The spleen, a key part of the body's immune system, is often damaged in th...Understanding Splenectomy: Treatment for Blood Disorders Explained
This research paper discusses the use of splenectomy, or the removal of the spleen, as a treatment for a variety of blood disorders, both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous). The paper al...Understanding Splenectomy: Trends in Treating Blood Disorders
This research paper is about the use of a surgical procedure called splenectomy, which involves removing the spleen, in treating blood-related diseases. In the past, this procedure was commonly used f...Understanding Splenectomy: What Patients Need to Know About Surgery
Unfortunately, without an abstract or more context from the research paper, it's hard to provide a full layman's term summary. However, given the keywords, the paper likely discusses studies or cases ...Understanding Splenectomy: What to Expect and Recovery Tips
This research paper looks at the outcomes of patients who underwent a splenectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove the spleen. The researchers looked at data from a single center over a 20-yea...Understanding the Potential Risks and Complications of Splenectomy
The spleen is a major organ that we don't fully understand yet. Persian medicine suggests that the spleen is linked to many parts of the body such as the liver, cardiovascular system, stomach, bones, ...Vaccination Importance After Splenectomy: Reducing Infection Risks
This research paper studied the impact of vaccination on infection rates in adults who had their spleen removed (splenectomy) in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 1965 to 2011. They found that 724 patien...