Splenectomy is a surgery to remove your spleen, a small organ located in the upper left abdomen that stores and filters blood. It helps fight infections and removes old blood cells. Sometimes, the spleen stops working properly or becomes harmful. In such cases, splenectomy may be needed.
Splenectomy is an operation that removes your spleen. The surgery can remove all or part of the spleen, depending on the condition.
Doctors may recommend splenectomy when the spleen causes more harm than benefits. This usually happens when:
These are the main indications for splenectomy surgery. Your doctor will discuss the need for splenectomy and plan the safest approach.
Splenectomy is performed to treat several serious conditions. These include:
Early diagnosis and timely splenectomy surgery can prevent complications and improve quality of life.
There are different ways to perform splenectomy, depending on the patient’s condition.
In total splenectomy, the entire spleen is removed. This is done when the spleen is severely damaged or diseased.
Sometimes only part of the spleen is removed. This allows some of the spleen to continue its immune function.
Small incisions and a camera are used to remove the spleen. Recovery is usually faster, and scars are smaller.
The splenectomy procedure is done under general anaesthesia. You are asleep and pain-free throughout the surgery.
The surgeon carefully removes the spleen while protecting nearby organs and blood vessels.
The surgery usually takes 2–3 hours, depending on the complexity.
After splenectomy, you are monitored in the recovery room or ICU. Pain is managed with medicines. Early movement and breathing exercises are encouraged. Most patients start fluids soon after surgery.
Hospital stay is usually 3–5 days for laparoscopic surgery and slightly longer for open surgery. Full recovery takes a few weeks. Light activities can usually be resumed in 2–3 weeks.
After spleen removal, your body can still fight infections, but you are more vulnerable to serious infections. Vaccinations and preventive antibiotics may be recommended.
Most people can live a normal life after splenectomy. Doctors monitor your health and provide guidance to prevent infections.
Life expectancy after splenectomy is generally normal if preventive care is followed.
No strict diet restrictions are needed. Eating healthy, staying hydrated, and avoiding infections are important.
Like any surgery, splenectomy carries some risks. These include:
Most complications are rare and manageable with proper care.
Without a spleen, your body’s ability to fight certain infections is reduced. With vaccines, antibiotics, and regular check-ups, patients usually stay healthy and active.
Using advanced robotic technology in our general surgery procedures has enabled our surgeons to achieve greater precision and improved patient care. We have successfully treated more than 50 surgical conditions, including hernias, gallbladder disorders, appendicitis, early-stage cancers, thyroid disorders, haemorrhoids, gastrointestinal blockages, and abdominal trauma.
Tiny incisions make surgery safer and easier for patients. Robotic technology ensures minimal blood loss and minimal pain, while recovery is faster, smoother, and more comfortable. Our team prides itself on delivering advanced, reliable, and patient-centred care every day.
The CK Birla Hospitals, Jaipur, offers complete care for splenectomy surgery.
Why patients choose us:
We understand that spleen surgery can feel stressful. Our team is with you at every stage, from consultation to recovery.
Without the spleen, your body loses some ability to fight certain infections, but other organs take over most of its functions.
Yes, with proper precautions like vaccines and regular check-ups, most people live healthy, normal lives after splenectomy.
Vaccines for pneumococcus, meningococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae type B are usually recommended to reduce infection risk.
There is a higher risk of serious infections, so preventive care, antibiotics, and vaccinations are important lifelong.
Most people return to light activities within 2–3 weeks and resume normal routines in a few weeks, depending on recovery.
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