The laparoscopic isolation of a splenic artery aneurysm: a case report

Splenic artery aneurysm is a rather rare abnormality, and its treatment is a pressing issue due to high morbidity and mortality in case of its rupture. Our aim is to show the advantages of the laparoscopy for splenic artery aneurysms. Patient P., 81 years old, was admitted for surgical treatment of the splenic artery aneurysm. Angiography revealed the tortuosity of the splenic artery with a 28-mm distal aneurysm. Laparoscopic treatment of the aneurysm was performed using a stapler. No complications were observed during the postoperative period, so the patient was discharged on day 5. The laparoscopic treatment is a method of choice in patients with a tortuos splenic artery and a distal aneurysm to spare a spleen.