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Safe, Minimally Invasive Removal of the Spleen
A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen. While the spleen plays a role in fighting infection and filtering blood, it’s possible to live a healthy life without it — especially when it becomes damaged or diseased.
You may need a splenectomy if you have:
At the Digestive Health Institute by Dr. Muffi, we prioritize minimally invasive splenectomy using laparoscopic or robotic-assisted techniques, which offer:
Open surgery may be recommended in emergency or complex cases.
It’s a surgical procedure to remove the spleen, an organ in your upper left abdomen that filters blood and plays a role in your immune system.
Common reasons include a ruptured spleen due to injury, certain blood disorders (like ITP or hereditary spherocytosis), or some cancers.
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