Laparoscopic Internal Marsupializaton for Large Nonparasitic Splenic Cysts

PubMed, the Internet portal of biomedical and life sciences literature, indexed an interesting article, entitled Laparoscopic Internal Marsupializaton for Large Nonparasitic Splenic Cysts: Effective Organ-Preserving Technique. (World J Surg. 2007 Nov 9). Authors are Palanivelu C Rangarajan M Madankumar MV et al., from the Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, GEM Hospital, India. Primary splenic cyst is a rare disease, and therefore there is no information regarding its optimal management. Most such cysts are classified as epithelial cysts. During the last few years, the laparoscopic approach has gained increasing acceptance in splenic surgery. We present our experience with the laparoscopic (organ-preserving) management of splenic cysts. Laparoscopic partial cystectomy/marsupialization is an acceptable procedure for the treatment of splenic cysts; and after short to mid-term follow-up, it seems that a reasonable rate of success is possible. To access the full abstract of the article, click here.