Minimally invasive spleen-preserving surgery to treat primary splenic hydatidosis: short and long-term outcomes: a cohort study.
Anas AljaiuossiSaleh A Ba-ShammakhMohammad Bani HaniMusab S Al-A'athalYazeed M ElsobuhHashem Abu SarhanRaed Mahmoud EnnabMohammad Al-ZubiMohammad J AlhwariLaith G Al OmariFeras M MohammadMohamed S Al LamiHammam B ZeitoonSaad A AlomariSalman M AbabnehPublished in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (2024)
Spleen-preserving surgery offers a viable alternative to total splenectomy in treating primary splenic hydatid cysts. This approach maintains immune functionality and reduces septic risks, especially in pediatric patients. The study underscores the importance of individualized treatment approaches and suggests further research with larger cohorts for more comprehensive insights into managing this rare condition. The limitations of this study include its small sample size and retrospective nature.