Laparoscopic resection of splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of splenic function

Lee SY, Florica O
Correspondence: Dr Siew Yi Lee, sylee_8@yahoo.com.au

ABSTRACT
We report a 59-year-old woman who had a successful laparoscopic resection of a splenic artery aneurysm. The common treatment for this condition is radiological embolisation or splenectomy. Laparoscopic resection of the splenic artery aneurysm with preservation of good splenic function over the long-term is presented.

Keywords: laparoscopic resection, splenic artery aneurysm, splenic function preservation
Singapore Med J 2008; 49(11): e303-e304