Prognostic scoring system of laparoscopic splenectomy in children with benign hematological diseases, a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) gained popularity during the last years among pediatric surgeons. Benign hematological diseases represent the main indications of that procedure. There are some score systems of difficulty of the technique. Most of them are for adult patients. The aim is to develop a prognostic score system of LS in children with benign hematological diseases.

Methods

LS was performed in all children with benign hematological diseases. The children were operated in lateral decubitus position. The control of pedicle was achieved using bipolar sealing devices, polymer clips or endoscopic linear stablers. Preoperative, operative, and postoperative data were recorded and analyzed. Children were divided into two groups A and B according to the onset of compli

SUBMITTER: Khirallah MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8219650 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature