Laparoscopic splenectomy in Lahore

What it is

Laparoscopic splenectomy is the removal of the spleen using keyhole surgery. The spleen sits under the left ribs and helps filter blood and fight infection, so it is taken out when disease or injury stops it working safely.

How the procedure works

The surgeon makes a few small cuts in the upper abdomen and passes a camera and long instruments through them. The spleen is freed from its blood vessels, sealed off, placed in a bag and removed through one of the small openings.

Benefits

Small keyhole cuts instead of one long incision
Less pain and a faster return to normal activity
Shorter hospital stay and smaller scars

Who it is for

It suits people with blood disorders such as ITP or hereditary spherocytosis, an enlarged spleen, cysts, or certain tumours. A very large spleen or severe injury may need open surgery instead, and Dr. Shehryar Niazi advises after examination.

Recovery

Most people are up and walking the day after surgery and go home within a few days. Full recovery takes a few weeks, and vaccinations are given to lower infection risk once the spleen is gone.

The experience with Dr. Shehryar Niazi in Lahore

Care begins with a consultation at Farooq Hospital, DHA, where Dr. Shehryar Niazi reviews your history, explains the options and answers your questions. Surgery and follow-up are handled by the same team, so you deal with familiar faces at every step.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact the clinic on +92 310 1612820.

Frequently asked questions

Can a spleen be removed by laparoscopy?

Yes, in most cases the spleen can be removed through keyhole surgery using a few small cuts. Very large spleens or emergency injuries sometimes still need open surgery, which the surgeon decides after tests.

What are the indications for laparoscopic splenectomy?

Common reasons include blood disorders like immune thrombocytopenia and hereditary spherocytosis, an enlarged spleen, cysts, and some tumours. It is also done for certain cases of trauma or when the spleen is causing low blood counts.

Is a splenectomy a major surgery?

Yes, removing the spleen is a major operation done under general anaesthesia in an operating theatre. The keyhole method keeps the cuts small, but it still needs a hospital stay and proper follow-up.