Impact of Spleen Size on Outcomes in Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children

Table 1

Age and suggested upper limit of the length of the spleen, according to Rosenberg’s study [4].

Age	Suggested upper limit
0–3 months	6 cm
3–6 months	6.5 cm
6–12 months	7 cm
1-2 years	9 cm
2–4 years	9 cm
4–6 years	9.5 cm
6–8 years	10 cm
8–10 years	11 cm
10–12 years	11.5 cm
12–15 years	12 cm
Female 15–20 years	12 cm
Male 15–20 years	13 cm