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        <journal-title>Journal of Medical Insight</journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">2373-6003</issn>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">529</article-id>
      <article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.24296/jomi/529</article-id>
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        <article-title>Pediatric Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Splenomegaly due to Hereditary Spherocytosis</article-title>
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        <year>2025</year>
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      <volume>2025</volume>
      <issue>12</issue>
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        <copyright-year>2017</copyright-year>
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        <p>Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) is a form of inherited hemolytic anemia seen in children. HS is characterized by anemia, jaundice, splenomegaly, and complications such as gallstone formation or growth delay. While mild cases may be managed conservatively, splenectomy remains the definitive treatment for patients with severe symptoms or complications. In this case, we present a 10-year-old male with HS who presented with anemia, fatigue, abdominal pain, and palpable splenomegaly. He was found to have splenomegaly with a splenic length of 19.6 cm. He ultimately underwent a laparoscopic total splenectomy after receiving appropriate preoperative vaccinations. The procedure was completed successfully without complications, and the patient was discharged on post-op day 3. At follow-up, he demonstrated improved hemoglobin levels, resolution of abdominal pain, and no early complications. This case highlights the role of laparoscopic total splenectomy as a safe and effective treatment for pediatric patients with hereditary spherocytosis and massive splenomegaly, offering durable hematologic improvement with the benefits of a minimally invasive approach.</p>
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