Treatment of Spleen Enlargement Without Surgery

Spleen enlargement (splenomegaly) was once considered a complex and dangerous condition, especially for patients with liver cirrhosis or high blood coagulability. Surgical intervention for splenectomy in such cases could expose the patient to severe bleeding or life-threatening complications.

However, modern medicine has advanced, and thanks to the development of interventional radiology techniques, it is now possible to treat spleen enlargement without surgery, with high precision and a well-studied approach, using interventional radiology.

Interventional radiology is not just an alternative to surgery; it is a true revolution in the treatment of spleen enlargement without surgery. This is especially true when performed by an expert like Dr. Amr El-Sakka, who has extensive experience in these precise procedures, ensuring the patient the best result with minimal intervention.

Treatment of Spleen Enlargement Without Surgery

Spleen enlargement is a complex condition that may cause serious blood problems. When the spleen enlarges beyond normal size, often referred to by doctors as “splenomegaly,” it starts to break down blood components rather than purify them. This results in:

Anemia: Due to a decrease in red blood cells.
Thrombocytopenia: Making the patient more prone to bleeding or skin rashes.
Leukopenia: Leading to weakened immunity and increased risk of infections.

This condition often affects patients with liver cirrhosis, where the increased pressure in the portal circulation causes spleen enlargement and increased activity. In such cases, surgical intervention to remove the spleen can be risky due to the increased blood coagulability and the patient’s weak general condition.

This is where interventional radiology comes into play as a safe and effective solution, offering a real breakthrough in treating spleen enlargement without surgery. Instead of removing the spleen entirely, Dr. Amr El-Sakka treats the condition through a simple catheter-based procedure that gradually reduces the spleen’s activity, allowing it to return to its normal state.

Steps for Treating Spleen Enlargement Without Surgery with Dr. Amr El-Sakka

The goal of this procedure is to cause partial shrinkage of the spleen, not to disable it entirely, thus allowing the body to retain its immune function while relieving the bothersome symptoms caused by spleen enlargement. The procedure steps include:

The treatment is performed under local anesthesia, with the patient fully conscious.
Dr. Amr El-Sakka introduces a very fine catheter through the right femoral artery.
Using interventional radiology, the catheter is precisely guided to the main artery supplying the spleen.
Special microbeads are then injected to partially block some of the spleen’s arteries, not completely.
This partial blockage reduces the blood flow to the spleen, thus reducing its excessive activity and stopping it from breaking down blood components.

Benefits of Treating Spleen Enlargement Without Surgery with Dr. Amr El-Sakka

The procedure takes only about 10 minutes.
No need for surgery or abdominal incision.
The patient can return home on the same day.
No long recovery period or bleeding risks as in traditional surgery.
Within two weeks to a month, blood components begin to show significant improvement on follow-up tests.

Experiences have proven that this treatment has saved the lives of many patients who were at high surgical risk. Dr. Amr El-Sakka, with his extensive expertise and modern interventional radiology techniques, has successfully restored balance to blood components without significant complications.

Best Interventional Radiologist for Treating Spleen Enlargement Without Surgery

The success of treating spleen enlargement with interventional techniques depends not only on the type of procedure but also on the precision of the doctor in determining the injection degree within the spleen artery. If the artery is completely closed instead of partially, the patient may experience serious complications like infections or spleen tissue damage.

This is where the skill and experience of Dr. Amr El-Sakka stand out. He is one of the best interventional radiologists in Egypt, known for his precise control over the injection dosage and achieving the perfect balance between stopping the spleen’s excessive activity and maintaining its tissue integrity.

Dr. Amr El-Sakka is:

PhD in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, and non-surgical treatment.
A faculty member of the Interventional Radiology Department at Al-Azhar University and its affiliated hospitals.
Member of the Egyptian Society of Interventional Radiology (EgSIR).
Member of the Pan Arab Interventional Radiology Society (PAIRS).
Member of the European Society of Interventional Radiology (CIRSE).

Thanks to this combination of academic knowledge and practical precision, Dr. Amr El-Sakka has achieved high success rates in treating spleen enlargement without surgery and has saved the lives of many patients for whom surgical intervention was too risky.

Book your consultation now with Dr. Amr El-Sakka to learn about the most suitable way to treat spleen enlargement without surgery, and get ready for a better life without complications or long recovery periods.