Splenomegaly Should Not Be Considered a Contraindication for Laparoscopic Splenectomy

Staphylococcus lugdunensis; a pathogen that should be considered in Iran

Background: Staphylococcus lugdunensis is Gram-positive cocci of the staphylococcaceae family. S. lugdunensis despite having a clotting factor (wall coagulase), was classified in the coagulase negative staphylococcus group (CoNS) for lack of free coagulase. Although this bacterium is part of the human normal flora, in terms of virulence, S. lugdunensis is in second place after S. aureus. S. lug...

Laparoscopic splenectomy for splenomegaly using a homemade retrieval BAG

INTRODUCTION Operating on an enlarged spleen via the laparoscopic approach presents several challenges. A homemade bag may facilitate retrieval of the enlarged spleen assisted by a laparoscope and save medical expense. AIM To assess the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic splenectomy for moderate or massive splenomegaly using our technique and a homemade retrieval bag. MATERIAL AND METHO...

laparoscopic splenectomy for isolated splenic hydatid cyst: why should it be done?

conclusions here, we discuss the pathogenesis of the rare entity of splenic hydatid cysts and the various treatment options available. background hydatid cyst, a zoonosis caused by echinococcus granulosus, is the only recognized parasitic cysts of the spleen and is known to be at least twice as common as the non-parasitic variety. case presentation a 35 year old woman presented with a one-year ...

Laparoscopic splenectomy of a wandering spleen with coincidental enormous splenomegaly

Ectopy of the spleen also referred to as wandering spleen is a rare condition and preferentially treated by laparoscopic splenopexy. However, in complicated cases with torsion and consecutive infarction of the spleen splenectomy is required. Performing the splenectomy of a wandering spleen laparoscopically has already been reported as a save therapeutic option. However, open splenectomy is usua...

Splenectomy for Tropical Splenomegaly