Southern Cross Wellington Hospital - Gastrointestinal Procedures

Splenectomy (Spleen Removal)

Laparoscopic: involves cutting the spleen free from its attachments and removing it through several small incisions (cuts) in the upper left abdomen.

Open: an incision is made in the upper left abdomen, the diseased or damaged spleen is then separated from its attachments and removed.

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