What can I expect after the spleen surgery?
Sleen is an organ placed in the left part of the abdomen. Its primary functions are blood purification and helps the body to combat bacteria and disease. The spleen trauma, as well as the organ infection, can lead to the fact that it is unable to function properly and will usually require spleen surgery in which the spleen is surgically removed from the body. Since the procedure is a serious, invasive surgery, it has certain risks, but there are preventive measures that can be taken to avoid any complications. Open spleen removal is the procedure in which the surgeon cuts down in the middle or left side of the abdomen to reach the spleen and remove it. Laparoscopic spleen removal uses a laparoscope, a long thin tool with a camera connected to the end that is inserted into the abdomen by a small cut. The laparoscope allows the surgeon to see the spleen and remove it without requiring the abdomen to open with a large cut. Because laparoscopic spleen removal uses mEntry cut, the recovery time may be shorter and has less complications than with open spleen removal.
After the spleen surgery, there are risks for complications, so doctors usually encourage patients to pay careful attention to their conditions and seek immediate medical attention if they experience any symptoms unusual. One of the possible complications after surgery that may occur after the spleen is removed is the collapsed lung. This is the condition that occurs when the lungs are surrounded by excessive amounts of air. Excessive air can prevent the lungs from spreading properly, which can cause problems with breathing and pain or tightness in the chest. The collapsed lung may generally be treated by inserting the tube into the chest to remove excess air and allow the lungs enough space for proper expansion and functioning.
Another possible complication that can occur after the spleen surgery,is the trauma or injury of organs that were close to the spleen. These authorities include the stomach, the large intestine, which is the lower part of the large intestine and the pancreas, the digestive gland near the stomach. If any of these organs were injured as a result of surgery, one can experience pain in the area or digesting food.
As soon as the spleen surgery is completed, the patient will usually be released from the hospital within one week. Open spleen removal tends to be more likely to be more likely to stay in the hospital, while patients who have laparoscopic spleen removal may not remain for more than one day. The entire recovery after the spleen surgery is usually within six weeks.