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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 24, 2024; 15(10): 1366-1375
Published online Oct 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i10.1366
Robot-assisted partial splenectomy for benign splenic tumors: Four case reports
Hui-Min Xue, Peng Chen, Xiao-Jun Zhu, Jing-Yi Jiao, Peng Wang
Hui-Min Xue, Xiao-Jun Zhu, Peng Wang, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
Peng Chen, Jing-Yi Jiao, Medical School, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
Co-first authors: Hui-Min Xue and Peng Chen.
Author contributions: All authors contributed to the study conceptualization and design; Wang P and Xue HM were responsible for funding acquisition; Material preparation, data collection and analysis were performed by Xue HM and Chen P; The first draft of the manuscript was written by Xue HM; Zhu XJ and Jiao JY contributed to manuscript data analysis and image collection; The manuscript was critically revised by Wang P; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Nantong “14th Five-Year” Science and Education to Strengthen Health Project, General Surgery Medical Key Discipline, No. 42.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardians provided informed written consent prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Peng Wang, MD, PhD, Chief Physician, Professor, Department of General Surgery, The Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 20 Xisi Road, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China. dankongwang@ntu.edu.cn
Received: April 27, 2024
Revised: August 19, 2024
Accepted: September 2, 2024
Published online: October 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Robotic-assisted partial splenectomy (RAPS) is a superior approach for treating splenic cysts and splenic hemangiomas, as it preserves the immune function of the spleen and reduces the risk of overwhelming post splenectomy infection. Currently, there are no standardized guidelines for performing a partial splenectomy. This paper reports four cases of benign splenic tumors managed successfully by robotic-assisted partial splenectomy. This article provides the first comprehensive account of the detailed surgical procedure. RAPS demonstrates notable advantages in the treatment of benign splenic diseases.