Esplenectomía laparoscópica o esplenectomía abierta en el tratamiento de la púrpura trombocitopénica idiopática

Compared with OS, LS requires a longer operative time and reduces hospital stay. Detection of accessory spleens, complication rates, and effectiveness in terms of early and long-term remission are similar in both procedures. In our opinion, LS should be considered the procedure of choice for the treatment of benign hematological disorders unresponsive to medical therapy.