Laparoscopic splenectomy for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura : A 1-year follow-up study

• Published in: Surgical endoscopy Vol. 12; no. 11; pp. 1348 - 1352
• Main Authors: MEYER, G, WICHMANN, M. W, RAU, H.-G, HILLER, E, SCHILDBERG, F. W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Springer 01.11.1998
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Biological and medical sciences; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Laparoscopes; Laparoscopy; Liver, biliary tract, pancreas, portal circulation, spleen; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic - surgery; Splenectomy - methods; Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases; Surgery of the digestive system; Surgical Stapling; Performance evaluation; Human; Skin disease; Nervous system diseases; Urinary system disease; Indication; Vascular disorders of the skin; Idiopathic; Hemopathy; Laparoscopy; Splenectomy; Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura; Platelet; Hemolytic anemia; Treatment; Surgery; Capillary vessel disease; Surgical approach; Endoscopy

Laparoscopic splenectomy is a novel approach for the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) in patients requiring surgical intervention. This technique was used for treatment in 16 consecutive patients. Follow-up was initiated at a median of 13.5 months after surgery to determine whe...