Hypersplenism
MONDO:0006795Overactive functioning of the spleen, resulting in excessive destruction of blood cells.
Also known as: hypersplenia, hypersplenism, hypersplenism (disease)
12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Hypersplenism itself.
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Robotic surgery spares nerves to cut digestive woes in cirrhosis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new robotic surgery technique that protects the vagus nerve during spleen removal and blood vessel disconnection in 60 cirrhosis patients with portal hypertension. The goal was to see if it reduces common side effects like diarrhea and delayed stomach emptying…
Sponsor: Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Spleen surgery may reshape cholesterol in cirrhosis
Symptom relief CompletedPeople with liver cirrhosis often have abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Researchers at Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital are following 150 cirrhosis patients who undergo laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection, a common operation for bleeding caused b…
Sponsor: Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC