Laparoscopic Splenectomy
This operation removes the spleen. The spleen may need to be removed if it is destroying platelets or blood cells. Additionally it sometimes may be removed to treat a tumor. When the spleen is removed laparoscopically, the recovery is shortened to 1-3 weeks for most patients.

 
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