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What is a splenectomy?
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Surgery: It is surgery to remove the spleen. Can be open or laparoscopic surgery.
Answered 9/29/2012
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Splenectomy: This is a surgery to remove the spleen. Almost all elective splenectomies can be performed utilizing minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy). Emergency surgery associated with trauma is generally performed with open approaches. It is important to receive immunizations for certain bacterial infections prior to undergoing splenectomy.
Answered 12/9/2020
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