H. Leon Pachter Archives

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Since 1991 when it was first described by Delaitre, the laparoscopic approach has become the standard technique for most cases of elective splenectomy. An increased technical skill among surgeons has extended the application for laparoscopic splenectomy to safely include patients…

Liver injury

The liver is the most commonly injured intraabdominal organ with an incidence of 30% to 40%. The overwhelming majority of liver injuries, however, are minor, with spontaneous cessation of hemorrhage almost always the rule, and operative intervention is rarely required.…

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Technique of Splenectomy

Liver injury