Abstract

Background: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired thrombocytopenia due to autoantibody-mediated destruction of platelets. Splenectomy is reserved for patients with thrombocytopenia that is refractory to medical therapies, and those with significant bleeding issues. The objective of this case report is to highlight the benefit of the robotic platform in performing minimally invasive splenectomy.

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