Spleen Surgery in Delhi
Looking for Spleen Surgery in Delhi? Dr. Ashish Vashistha, a leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon, offers highly advanced spleen removal procedures (splenectomy) with precision, safety, and faster recovery. With over 25+ years of surgical experience, he specializes in minimally invasive techniques that result in smaller incisions, less pain, and quicker return to normal life.
What is Spleen?
The spleen is an important organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just below the rib cage. It plays a key role in filtering the blood, removing damaged red blood cells and bacteria. The spleen also helps store healthy blood cells and supports the immune system by producing white blood cells and antibodies that fight infections.
When is Spleen Surgery Needed?
- Enlarged Spleen: The spleen may be enlarged due to infections, liver diseases, or blood disorders. If it is painful, causes anemia, or has a risk of rupture, surgery may be indicated to prevent complications.
- Ruptured Spleen A sudden injury or accident can tear the spleen, producing internal bleeding. This is a medical emergency and usually requires surgical removal of the spleen to save the patient’s life.
- HypersplenismThat's when the overactive spleen traps and destroys healthy blood cells, which leads to low hemoglobin, platelets, or white cells. Surgery is required if medicines don't work.
- Tumors / CystsBenign or malignant tumors may grow within the spleen. Should they become large, painful, or threaten to rupture and bleed, removal of the spleen may be indicated for patient safety and diagnostic reasons.
Treatment Options
- Minimally invasive using small incisions
- Short recovery, minimal scarring, reduced pain
- Most patients discharged the same day
- Enhanced precision and safety during surgery
- Suitable for complex cases or high-risk patients
- Performed using da Vinci Robotic System
- Enhanced precision with 3D visualization
- Minimal tissue trauma, ideal for complex cases
- Shorter recovery time compared to open surgery
- Better cosmetic outcome with smaller scars
Open Splenectomy Surgery
- Traditional method with larger incision
- Used in severe inflammation/scarring cases
- Reserved for complications where needed
Why Choose Dr. Ashish Vashistha?
Dr. Ashish Vashistha is a trailblazer in Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery, with over 28 years of experience. His credentials include:
- Principal Director & HOD, General Surgery & Robotics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- Senior Bariatric, Metabolic, Advanced Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon with 28+ years of experience
- Renowned for excellence in Gallbladder, Hernia, Bariatric, and advanced Robotic surgeries
- Trusted by thousands of patients for safe, minimally invasive, and fast-recovery surgical outcomes
- Published multiple research papers in Laparoscopic, Bariatric & Robotic Surgery
FAQs – Spleen Surgery
Yes. Spleen surgery, also called splenectomy, is a procedure to remove the spleen when it is damaged, enlarged, or causing blood-related problems.
Surgery is recommended for an enlarged spleen, rupture due to injury, blood disorders, tumors, cysts, or hypersplenism when medicines don’t work.
Pain is minimal with minimally invasive surgery. Most discomfort is controlled with mild pain medication.
Yes, laparoscopic and robotic spleen surgery use tiny cuts, resulting in faster healing and minimal scarring.
No. Laparoscopic and robotic surgery use small incisions, resulting in minimal scarring and quicker healing.