Robot-assisted partial splenectomy for benign splenic tumors: Four case reports

Figure 3 The detailed surgical procedure of robotic-assisted partial splenectomy. A: The gastrocolic ligament was incised to expose the pancreas and spleen; B: The splenic artery was slung with nylon tape; C and D: The splenic hilum was exposed, and the segment vessels of the pre-resected segment were cut; E: Bleeding points on the cut surface were cauterized using a permanent cautery hook; F: Hemostatic gauze was used on the splenic edge.