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Image Tag: Splenectomy

Laparoscopic splenectomy for huge splenomegaly

laparoscopic splenectomy done for huge splenomegaly caused by inherited hemolytic anemia in a young man. Spleen was delivered enblock from a Fanestiel incision. Comment: After getting enough exposure from the hilum of spleen, securing vascular pedicle an

Posted on
02/02/2011
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Fundamentals: Laparoscopic Splenectomy
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splenectomy

Patient Position and Trocar Sites

Patient position and trocar sites for pediatric laparoscopic splenectomy. Note that the patient is in the lateral position, and the operating table has been flexed to increase the distance between costal margin and superior iliac crest.

Posted on
06/16/2010
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Fundamentals: Pediatric Laparoscopy: Specific, SAGES Manual
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costal margin, lateral, patient position, pediatric, splenectomy, superior iliac crest, trocar

Laparoscopic Splenectomy

The plastic specimen bag has been retrieved through a large port site. A ring forceps is used to fragment the spleen and remove it piecemeal.

Posted on
06/15/2010
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Fundamentals: Laparoscopic Splenectomy, SAGES Manual
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forceps, piecemeal, port, spleen, splenectomy

Port placement

Port placement for laparoscopic splenectomy, lithotomy position.

Posted on
06/15/2010
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Fundamentals: Laparoscopic Splenectomy, SAGES Manual
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lithotomy, port, splenectomy

Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy

Distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. The figure demonstrates the proper angle of approach when transecting the pancreatic body with the 30-mm GIA stapler. The posterior aspect of the pancreas must be dissected completely to allow free passage of the st

Posted on
06/15/2010
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Fundamentals: Distal Pancreatectomy, SAGES Manual
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artery, distal, pancreas, pancreatectomy, pancreatic, posterior, splenectomy, splenic, stapler, transecting, vein

Trocar Placement

Trocar placements for distal pancreatectomy. These sites are proper for both splenic salvage and with splenectomy. There should be at least a hand’s breadth distance between trocars 1, 3, and 4. The trocar for the laparoscope should be above the umbilicus

Posted on
06/15/2010
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Fundamentals: Distal Pancreatectomy, SAGES Manual
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anastomosis, distal, gastric, gastrointestinal, knot tying, pancreatectomy, splenectomy, suture, trocar, vessels

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