Transumbilical single-incision endoscopic splenectomy: Report of ten cases

Figure 1 Abdominal computed tomography. A: Abdominal computed tomography of one case revealed a splenic cyst; B: Abdominal computed tomography of another case revealed a splenic hematoma.

Figure 2 Surgical procedure. A: The entry ports at the single umbilical incision; B: Resection of the gastrolienal ligament (case 1); C: Resection of the gastrolienal ligament (case 2); D: Cutting of the splenic pedicle with the linear cutting stapler; E: Resection of the phrenicosplenic ligament; F: Measurement of the spleen length; G: Specimen placed into retrieval bag; H: Appearance of wound 1 mo postoperatively.