Spleen removal
Alternate Names : Splenectomy, Laparoscopic splenectomy, Spleen removal - laparoscopic
After the Procedure
You or your child will spend less than a week in the hospital. Your hospital stay may be only one or two days after a laparoscopic splenectomy. You should heal in four to six weeks.
Prognosis
The outcome of this surgery varies. It depends on what disease or injuries you have. People who do not have other severe injuries or medical problems usually recover after this surgery.
After your spleen is removed, you will be more likely to get infections. Talk with your doctor about getting needed vaccinations. Children especially may need to take antibiotic drugs to prevent infections. Most adults do not usually need antibiotics long-term.
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