SPLENECTOMY (OPEN)
Indication: Splenic trauma with haemodynamic instability, haematological conditions (ITP, hereditary spherocytosis, TTP), splenic tumours, portal hypertension with symptomatic hypersplenism, or as part of an oncological resection.
Patient Position: Supine or right lateral decubitus.
Anaesthesia: General.
Prophylactic Antibiotics: Per protocol.