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Hematological long-term results of laparoscopic splenectomy for patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case control study

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Background

Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) appears, when compared to open splenectomy (OS), associated with immediate important advantages. However, in a number of patients splenectomy does not lead to an adequate response, or after initial adequate response a relapse occurs after some time. A relapse may be associated to the presence of accessory spleens and splenosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the operative outcome and the hematological results on the long term of a series of LS with a historic series of OS for the treatment of ITP.

Methods

A retrospective review was done of 50 consecutive patients who underwent LS for ITP. Patient characteristics, outcome of surgery, and hematological results were compared to a historical group of patients who underwent conventional splenectomy for ITP (n = 31). Response to splenectomy was defined in three groups: complete remission, partial remission, and no response. Grouping was based on hematological data.

Results

Concerning operative outcome and postoperative complications, there was a significant difference in favor of LS. Moreover, the hematological outcome of both groups showed no differences after a median period of 66 months (OS) and 35 months (LS), respectively.

Conclusions

Hematological results after laparoscopic splenectomy for ITP are comparable to those after open splenectomy in both the short and the long term.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, Ziekenhuis Rijnstate, Arnhem, The Netherlands

    F. J. Berends

  2. Department of General Surgery, Erasmus Medisch Centrum, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    N. Schep, H. J. Bonjer & G. Kazemier

  3. Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus Medisch Centrum, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    M. C. Kappers-Klunne

  4. Department of General Surgery, Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    M. A. Cuesta

  5. Department of Haematology, Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    P. Huijgens

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Berends, F.J., Schep, N., Cuesta, M.A. et al. Hematological long-term results of laparoscopic splenectomy for patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: a case control study. Surg Endosc 18, 766–770 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-003-9140-7

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