Is laparoscopy a safe and a cost effective alternative in the surgical management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

Is laparoscopy a safe and a cost effective alternative in the surgical management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)?

<p><strong>Background</strong>: Splenectomy is indicated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) when medical management fails. Laparoscopy reduces the morbidity of open splenectomy.</p><p><strong>Objectives</strong>: To evaluate the technique, advanta...

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Main Authors: K.B. Galketiya, V. Pinto, D. Dissanayake, G.W.G.D.D. Galahawela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2017-02-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
itp, laparoscopy, splenectomy
Online Access:https://sljm.sljol.info/articles/20

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