Comparative assessment of outcomes following laparoscopic verses open splenectomy for paediatric haematological disorders
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Surgery - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Objectives: To compare the outcomes and to evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy in children with haematological disorders as compared to open splenectomy. Methods: 65 patients underwent either laparoscopic(n=32) or conventional open splenectomy (n=33) during period of May 2010 to May 2015. The records of patients were evaluated for age, gender, hospital stay, time to start oral feed, conversion rate, operation time and post-operative course. Results: LS was performed in 32 patients with a mean age of 9.09±2.51years and OS was performed in 33 patients with a mean age of 9.24±2.62 years. The two groups were similar in terms of sex, age, diagnosis, duration of disease, preoperative platelet count, and spleen size. LS was associated with significantly longer operating time 127.65±29.75 vs. 67.05±9.30 minutes, LS was associated with significantly lower intra-operative blood loss 48.75±29.12 vs. 58.78±12.75 ml, less time of post-op mobilization 28.75±11.21 vs. 38.75±6.93 Hrs, lower total dose of analgesics requirement 5.28±1.83 vs. 6.10±1.39 days, more rapid resumption of oral diet 29.65±16.01 vs. 37.51±13.55 hours; and a shorter postoperative hospital stay 6.32±1.49 vs. 7.45±0.86 days. Conclusion: The laparoscopic approach to splenectomy is feasible and safe. Despite a longer operating time, the postoperative recovery following laparoscopic splenectomy is smoother, with lower morbidity and shorter postoperative hospital stay compared with open splenectomy.
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Nitin Dnyaneshwar Sherkar, Nilesh Nagdeve, Vishal Tarale
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