Tarin C Worrest, MD1, Noah S Rozich, MD2, Laura E Fischer, MD, MS2. 1Oregon Health and Sciences University, 2University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
This video depicts a laparoscopic splenectomy for symptomatic splenomegaly in a 36 year-old-male, emphasizing the technical aspects of the procedure for didactic purposes. The video guides the viewer through the operation, including pre- and post-operative considerations such as workup, imaging, patient positioning and port placement. The video shows a stepwise description of the procedure, highlighting the technical aspects of the dissection, relevant anatomy, useful instruments, and clinical pearls and pitfalls.
Presented at the SAGES 2017 Annual Meeting in Houston, TX.
Abstract ID: 86694
Program Number: V190
Presentation Session: Wednesday Video Loop (Non CME)
Presentation Type: VideoLoop