Laparoscopic Surgery of the Spleen

Chapter I Overview and Prospects of Laparoscopic SplenectomyChapter II Anatomy and Physiology of the Spleen
Chapter III Pathology and Pathophysiology of Surgical Spleen Diseases
Chapter IV Perioperative Management of Laparoscopic Splenic Surgery and Application of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS)
Chapter V Laparoscopic Splenectomy (LS)
Chapter VI Single Incision Laparoscopic Splenectomy (SILS)
Chapter VII Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Chapter VIII Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy
Chapter IX Laparoscopic Splenectomy Combined Selective Pericardial Devascularization
Chapter X Laparoscopic Radical Antegrade Modular Pancreatosplenotomy

This book presents the latest advances in laparoscopic spleen surgery. The first chapter reviews current status of laparoscopic spleen surgery, including indications, contraindications, and various types of surgical techniques. In the following three chapters, anatomy of spleen, pathology of spleen diseases, and perioperative management are described. After that, surgical techniques of laparoscopic splenectomy, single-incision laparoscopic splenectomy, hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy, and laparoscopic partial splenectomy are introduced with high-resolution illustrations combined with typical clinical cases. Focusing on minimally invasive surgery in spleen, this book will be a valuable reference for general surgeons, as well as practitioners in related disciplines.

Bing Peng is a Professor and Director of Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.