During splenectomy, splenic vessels are ligated at which level: (A) Near splenic hilum, (B) Superior border of pancreas, (C) Inferior border of pancreas, (D) Midway between the splenic hilum and superior border of pancreas
Answer is B. 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