In 1987 Mouret performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy, starting a revolution in
surgery. For paediatricians it is difficult to appreciate the magnitude of what has occurred in …

Although preservation of the spleen following abdominal trauma and spleen-preserving
surgical procedures have become gold standards, about 22,000 splenectomies are still …

In 1987, Mouret performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy-dramatically changing the
history of surgical practice. No other aspect of surgery has developed with such vigor as …

Background Although laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become the standard approach
for most splenectomy cases, some areas still remain controversial. To date, the indications …

Background We have previously reported the feasibility of diagnostic and therapeutic
peritoneoscopy including liver biopsy, gastrojejunostomy, and tubal ligation by an oral …

Background. In this study of laparoscopic splenectomy (LS), we evaluate prospectively
gathered perioperative patient data and review lessons learned in the evolution of this …

Objectives: The purpose of this report is to evaluate the efficacy of and complications
observed after laparoscopic splenic procedures in children. Methods: Review of a …

Background: Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is the preferred operative approach for
diseases involving normal-sized spleens. Our experience with laparoscopic splenectomy in …

Abstracts Background: Intraoperative bleeding is the main complication and main cause of
conversion during laparoscopic splenectomy (LS). We present the advantages of the use of …

Background. Since 1991, laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has gained acceptance in the
treatment of hematologic disorders, including idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) …