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Kristin HG in Spleen Health

Jan 22, 2016

A Robot Saves A Spleen (Really)

On Dec. 24, 2015, splenic cyst surgery made an exciting advancement, thanks to a creative surgical team…

Kristin HG in Spleen Health

Jan 5, 2016

Get Your Vaccines

If you are considering a spleen removal (splenectomy) or had one previously, the most important thing you can do for your…

Kristin HG in Spleen Health

Nov 9, 2015

What I’ve Learned From Having My Spleen Removed

Three years ago, on Oct. 15, I had my spleen removed. It was stressful, scary and strange to lose an organ (and of course painful). It took me a few months to regain normal energy levels, and another three to six months before I was able to…

Kristin HG in Spleen Health

Nov 26, 2012

Removing the Spleen

Goodbye Spleen

Six weeks ago, I had laparoscopic surgery to remove my spleen. This was the second…

Kristin HG in Spleen Health

Oct 1, 2012

Share Your Story

I started this site because I received so many comments and questions on a blog post I wrote about my experience with splenic…

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