Abstract
IntroductionSolitary splenic metastases are a rare entity. Presentation of a caseWe report two consecutive cases of solitary splenic metastases from ovarian and rectal cancer which were completely removed by laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with previous open surgery. The operative time was 165–200 min. The blood loss was 25–100 ml. There were no intra- and postoperative complications. ConclusionLaparoscopic splenectomy for solitary splenic metastases seems safe and feasible with short recovery period even in patients with previous open surgery. More research in the area is needed.
Highlights
Solitary splenic metastases are a rare entity
Splenectomy and postoperative chemotherapy is the standard care for solitary splenic metastasis
Ethical approval has been obtained from the local ethics committee at Medical University – Pleven, Bulgaria
Summary
Solitary splenic metastases are a rare entity. PRESENTATION OF A CASE: We report two consecutive cases of solitary splenic metastases from ovarian and rectal cancer which were completely removed by laparoscopic splenectomy in patients with previous open surgery. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic splenectomy for solitary splenic metastases seems safe and feasible with short recovery period even in patients with previous open surgery. More research in the area is needed
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