Abstract:

Objective

Study the value of using LigaSure in laparoscopic splenectomy with periesophagogastric devascularization.

Methods

LigaSure was used in laparoscopic splenectomy with periesophagogastric devascularization for 15 cases of hepatocirrhosis portal hypertension.

Results

No patient was changed to open operation in the group. The time of operation was 172（125-245）minutes; The bleeding was 300ml（100-600）in the operation;The drainage was 281（90-410）ml in 24 hours after operation;The time of hospitalization was 10.8（5-15）days after operation.There was no other complication except one case with infection of lungs.

Conclusions

It is safe, simple and economic that using LigaSure to do the operation of laparoscopic splenectomy with periesophagogastric devascularization.

Key words: Laparoscopy, Splenectomy, periesophagogastricdevascularization