The spleen plays an important role in immune function and blood filtration. Splenic enlargement (splenomegaly) may result from infections, liver disease, blood disorders, or malignancy, while splenic injury commonly occurs due to abdominal trauma such as road traffic accidents or sports injuries.

Patients may experience left upper abdominal pain, fullness, anemia, frequent infections, or easy bruising. Splenic rupture is a medical emergency that can cause life-threatening internal bleeding and requires immediate surgical intervention.

Diagnosis involves blood tests and imaging, particularly ultrasound or CT scan, to assess spleen size, injury severity, or bleeding.

While some stable cases can be managed conservatively, splenectomy (surgical removal of the spleen) is required for severe enlargement, rupture, or persistent symptoms. At IMH, laparoscopic splenectomy is preferred whenever possible, offering smaller incisions, reduced pain, and faster recovery.

Post-splenectomy care includes vaccinations and infection-prevention strategies, as patients are more susceptible to certain infections after spleen removal. IMH ensures structured long-term follow-up and patient education.