Surgeon with laparoscope Institute of Laparoscopy Shreveport, Louisiana  318-221-4755
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  Spleen rupture (traumatic disrubtion of spleen capsule)
  Treatment goals
 

Stop bleeding caused by disruption of spleen capsule

  Treatment
 
Remove spleen
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic splenectomy

  Length of hospital stay
 
1-2 days
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - Susceptable to certain pneumonias. COMPLICATIONS - bleeding, infection