This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
[{'content': 'During splenectomy, splenic vessels are ligated at which level \nSelect and explain. \nA. Near splenic hilum, B. Superior border of pancreas, C. Inferior border of pancreas, D. Midway between the splenic hilum and superior border of pancreas', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Answer- B. Superior border of pancreasMost surgeons use a midline or transverse left subcostal incision for open splenectomy.In elective splenectomy, the gastrosplenic ligament is opened up, and the sho gastric vessels are divided.The splenic vessels at the superior border ofthe pancreas are suture ligated', 'role': 'assistant'}]