Prior Esophagogastric Devascularization Followed by Splenectomy for Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension: A Modified Laparoscopic Technique

<div>The steps of modified LSED. (a) Division of the splenocolic and gastrosplenic ligaments. (b) The <i>vasa brevia</i> is left undivided when it is too short. (c) Ligation of the splenic artery. (d) Division of the splenophrenic and splenorenal ligaments. (e) Esophagogastric devascularization. (f) Division of the short gastric vessels. (g) Transection of the splenic artery and vein.</div>

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Figure 2: Prior Esophagogastric Devascularization Followed by Splenectomy for Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension: A Modified Laparoscopic Technique 

Figure 2 | Prior Esophagogastric Devascularization Followed by Splenectomy for Liver Cirrhosis with Portal Hypertension: A Modified Laparoscopic Technique 