Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study

BackgroundThe indications for laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) in pediatric benign splenic tumors are well established, but concerns remain regarding its technical complexity and potential complications. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of single-incision LPS (SILPS).Method...

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Main Authors: Ran Tang, De-Cheng Wei, Cheng-Xiao Zhou, Zhong-Ce Li, Jian Bian, Shi-Qin Qi
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1633940/full
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author Ran Tang
De-Cheng Wei
Cheng-Xiao Zhou
Zhong-Ce Li
Jian Bian
Shi-Qin Qi
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Cheng-Xiao Zhou
Zhong-Ce Li
Jian Bian
Shi-Qin Qi
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description BackgroundThe indications for laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) in pediatric benign splenic tumors are well established, but concerns remain regarding its technical complexity and potential complications. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of single-incision LPS (SILPS).MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 22 children who underwent SILPS from July 2021 to April 2024, compared with 25 patients who received laparoscopic total splenectomy (TS). Clinical characteristics, operative details, and postoperative outcomes were assessed.ResultsSILPS patients had comparable operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay to those in the TS group. However, SILPS was associated with significantly lower rates of postoperative thrombocytosis and leukocytosis. No major perioperative complications were observed.ConclusionSILPS is a safe and effective spleen-preserving technique for pediatric benign splenic tumors, offering reduced hematologic complications without increasing surgical risks. It is technically demanding and requires experienced laparoscopic skills and proper patient selection.
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spelling doaj-art-229c645f82db40baa8f8aaa12bf98a052025-08-20T03:13:35ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602025-07-011310.3389/fped.2025.16339401633940Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative studyRan Tang0De-Cheng Wei1Cheng-Xiao Zhou2Zhong-Ce Li3Jian Bian4Shi-Qin Qi5epartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Chinaepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Chinaepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Chinaepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Chinaepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, Chinaepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei, ChinaBackgroundThe indications for laparoscopic partial splenectomy (LPS) in pediatric benign splenic tumors are well established, but concerns remain regarding its technical complexity and potential complications. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and outcomes of single-incision LPS (SILPS).MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 22 children who underwent SILPS from July 2021 to April 2024, compared with 25 patients who received laparoscopic total splenectomy (TS). Clinical characteristics, operative details, and postoperative outcomes were assessed.ResultsSILPS patients had comparable operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay to those in the TS group. However, SILPS was associated with significantly lower rates of postoperative thrombocytosis and leukocytosis. No major perioperative complications were observed.ConclusionSILPS is a safe and effective spleen-preserving technique for pediatric benign splenic tumors, offering reduced hematologic complications without increasing surgical risks. It is technically demanding and requires experienced laparoscopic skills and proper patient selection.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1633940/fullpartial splenectomychildrenbenign splenic tumorssingle-incisionthrombocytosis
spellingShingle Ran Tang
De-Cheng Wei
Cheng-Xiao Zhou
Zhong-Ce Li
Jian Bian
Shi-Qin Qi
Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
Frontiers in Pediatrics
partial splenectomy
children
benign splenic tumors
single-incision
thrombocytosis
title Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
title_full Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
title_fullStr Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
title_full_unstemmed Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
title_short Single-incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors: a retrospective comparative study
title_sort single incision laparoscopic partial splenectomy for benign pediatric splenic tumors a retrospective comparative study
topic partial splenectomy
children
benign splenic tumors
single-incision
thrombocytosis
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1633940/full
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