Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children

Abstract Background Splenectomy is an established therapeutic intervention for benign haematological disorders (BHD) in children. Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become accepted as the preferred alternative to the open procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Hem-o-lok clips in control...

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Main Authors: Mahmoud Mohamed Eid, Khalid Mohammad Elshimy, Akram Mohamed Elbatarny, Mohamed Fathy Metwally
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-04-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-023-00247-x
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author Mahmoud Mohamed Eid
Khalid Mohammad Elshimy
Akram Mohamed Elbatarny
Mohamed Fathy Metwally
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description Abstract Background Splenectomy is an established therapeutic intervention for benign haematological disorders (BHD) in children. Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become accepted as the preferred alternative to the open procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic hilum during laparoscopic splenectomy in children as regards feasibility, safety, operative time, cost, and perioperative complications. Methods This study included 27 cases with BHD, from April 2020 to December 2021, who underwent LS. In all patients, the Hem-o-lok clips were used to control the splenic pedicle. Operative time, intraoperative complications, need for conversion, and splenic extraction were reported. Postoperative course, complications, and hospital stay were also recorded. Patients were followed up for 3 months for development of complications and for evaluation of cosmetic appearance. Results The mean operative time, excluding splenic extraction, was 67.04 min. There were 3 intraoperative minor bleeding incidents, all not related to Hem-o-lok application, and they were successfully controlled, with no need for conversion. The mean hospital stay was 1.3 days. We used one cartridge for each case (cost; 686 LE, US $28). Conclusions The Hem-o-lok clips are feasible, safe, and cost effective in controlling the splenic hilum during LS in children with benign haematological diseases.
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spelling doaj.art-a269afa484dc4334901587edfa7f8aeb2023-04-23T11:25:32ZengSpringerOpenAnnals of Pediatric Surgery2090-53942023-04-011911810.1186/s43159-023-00247-xEvaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in childrenMahmoud Mohamed Eid0Khalid Mohammad Elshimy1Akram Mohamed Elbatarny2Mohamed Fathy Metwally3Faculty of Medicine, Tanta UniversityPaediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta UniversityPaediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta UniversityGeneral and Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta UniversityAbstract Background Splenectomy is an established therapeutic intervention for benign haematological disorders (BHD) in children. Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) has become accepted as the preferred alternative to the open procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic hilum during laparoscopic splenectomy in children as regards feasibility, safety, operative time, cost, and perioperative complications. Methods This study included 27 cases with BHD, from April 2020 to December 2021, who underwent LS. In all patients, the Hem-o-lok clips were used to control the splenic pedicle. Operative time, intraoperative complications, need for conversion, and splenic extraction were reported. Postoperative course, complications, and hospital stay were also recorded. Patients were followed up for 3 months for development of complications and for evaluation of cosmetic appearance. Results The mean operative time, excluding splenic extraction, was 67.04 min. There were 3 intraoperative minor bleeding incidents, all not related to Hem-o-lok application, and they were successfully controlled, with no need for conversion. The mean hospital stay was 1.3 days. We used one cartridge for each case (cost; 686 LE, US $28). Conclusions The Hem-o-lok clips are feasible, safe, and cost effective in controlling the splenic hilum during LS in children with benign haematological diseases.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-023-00247-xHem-o-lok clipsSplenic pedicleLaparoscopic splenectomyChildren
spellingShingle Mahmoud Mohamed Eid
Khalid Mohammad Elshimy
Akram Mohamed Elbatarny
Mohamed Fathy Metwally
Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Hem-o-lok clips
Splenic pedicle
Laparoscopic splenectomy
Children
title Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
title_full Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
title_fullStr Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
title_short Evaluation of Hem-o-lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
title_sort evaluation of hem o lok clips in controlling the splenic pedicle in laparoscopic splenectomy in children
topic Hem-o-lok clips
Splenic pedicle
Laparoscopic splenectomy
Children
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-023-00247-x
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