La cirugía de mínimo acceso ha evolucionado constantemente desde la década de 1980; múltiples centros a nivel internacional han desarrollado dispositivos y abordajes con la finalidad de minimizar el riesgo de sangrado, del dolor posoperatorio, de la estancia hospitalaria y los resultados estéticos. Dichos avances han catalogado al abordaje laparoscópico como la opción principal en la resección esplénica no urgente. Material y métodos: Se presenta el caso de paciente femenino de 74 años con múltiples comorbilidades, anemia crónica y dolor abdominal difuso, con predominio en cuadrante superior izquierdo, con esplenomegalia palpable hasta la cresta iliaca izquierda; ultrasonido y tomografía de abdomen con esplenomegalia 20 × 17 × 8 cm y volumen calculado de 1400 cm 3 . Esplenectomía mediante abordaje laparoscópico mano asistido con tres puertos y control vascular con endograpadora; bazo de 25 × 15 × 10 cm. Resultados: Evolución satisfactoria con egreso al cuarto día de posoperatorio, con resolución del motivo de consulta. Conclusión: La valoración integral de los pacientes con esplenomegalia masiva facilita el tratamiento operatorio. La esplenectomía laparoscópica mano asistida (HALS) es una opción viable, permite adecuada ABSTRACT Introduction: Minimally invasive surgery has constantly evolved since the 1980's; multiple international centres have developed devices and approaches with the intention of reducing the risk of haemorrhage, postoperative pain and hospital stay, as well as improving cosmetic results. These improvements have positioned laparoscopic approach as the main option for the non -urgent splenic resection. Methods and material: The case presents a 74-year-old female with multiple comorbidities, chronic anemia and difuse abdominal pain, predominant in the upper left cuadrant; palpable splenomegaly down to the left iliac crest; US and CT shows a 20 × 17 × 8 cm spleen, with a calculated volume of 1400 cm 3 . Hand-assisted laparoscopic approach is performed through 3 ports; vascular control with endostapler, finding a 25 × 15 × 10 cm spleen. Results: Satisfactory postoperative evolution and patient discharge at day 4 with significant haemoglobin rise and cese of abdominal pain.
Conclusion:Integral selection and meeting of criteria in patients with massive splenomegalia, improves the surgical treatment. Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy (HALS) is a viable option, which allows an optimized movility of the spleen and adjacent structures and which
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