Life (Jan 2024)

Laparoscopic Approach to Primary Splenic Cyst: Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • Razvan Calin Tiutiuca,
  • Alina Ioana Nastase Puscasu,
  • Nicoleta Stoenescu,
  • Mihaela Moscalu,
  • Costel Bradea,
  • Iuliana Eva,
  • Cristian Dumitru Lupascu,
  • Luminita Ivan,
  • Madalina Maria Palaghia,
  • Denisa Ioana Prisecariu,
  • Eugen Târcoveanu,
  • Andrei Vâță,
  • Valentin Bejan,
  • Alin Mihai Vasilescu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/life14010120
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
p. 120

Abstract

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Splenic cysts are rare benign lesions of the spleen, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered during imaging studies. While many splenic cysts remain asymptomatic and do not require intervention, surgical management becomes essential in cases of symptomatic cysts, large cysts, or when malignancy cannot be ruled out. Laparoscopic surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive and effective approach for treating splenic cysts, offering advantages such as shorter hospital stays, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery. In this case report, we describe our experience with laparoscopic surgery for a symptomatic splenic cyst in a young patient.

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