Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe procedure, and can provide less postoperative morbidity in experienced hands, as open splenectomy. Most cases require splenectomy can be treated laparoscopically. Laparoscopic splenectomy is a useful method for reducing hospital stay, complications and return to normal activity. With better training in minimal access surgery now available, the time has arrived for it to take its place in the surgeon’s repertoire.

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