The technique described seems to significantly decrease blood loss in segmental splenectomy. Resection of the damaged splenic segments offers the potential advantage of reducing rebleeding and secondary hemorrhage from sites of repaired lacerations.…
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: No criteria define indications for laparoscopic splenectomy in trauma. This investigation compared characteristics of trauma patients and outcomes between laparoscopic and open splenectomies. METHODS: Patients were…
