Practicals · General Surgery · Small Bowel & Colorectal
Splenectomy (including emergency)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Observed/assisted (NMC); Essential (DNB)
Videos and resources
- VideoSplenectomy: step-by-step5:27
- VideoGeneral Surgery: Open Splenectomy Anatomy, Incision, Procedure Steps and Anticipation Tips9:33
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Spleenectomy (emergency)” ( NMC curriculum, page 11)
“Splenectomy” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 37)