Single Incision Laparoscopic Splenectomy: Our First Experiences

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Barbaros U., Sumer A., Dinccag A., Batman B., Mercan S., Seven R., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.28, no.2, pp.129-132, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5174/tutfd.2009.02985.4
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.129-132
  • Keywords: Single incision, laparoscopy, splenectomy
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Most laparoscopic surgeons have attempted to reduce incisional morbidity and improve cosmetic outcomes by using less and smaller trocars. Single incision laparoscopic splenectomy is a new laparoscopic procedure. Herein we would like to present our experiences.