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Medical Conditions - Splenectomy

Splenectomy is a type of surgical procedure to remove the spleen from the body. It is mainly done to overcome the enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) or ruptured spleen, blood disorders, cancers, or cysts. It can be performed as an invasive laparoscopic surgery.

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