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Robotic Splenectomy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, airplaned right, arms at side on armboards
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : Yes
Blocks : Quadratus Lumborum, TAP
Considerations : Arterial line

Anesthetic Approaches

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The Surgery

Emergent - typically due to trauma/bleeding, usually will be a midline incision for quick access to the spleen. Non-emergent/elective - usually laparoscopic, sometimes open if spleen is enlarged.

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