Who performs a splenectomy? A general surgeon or pediatric surgeon performs a splenectomy. General surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of a wide variety of diseases, disorders and conditions, including the surgical treatment on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system.

What type of doctor removes spleen?

A general surgeon or pediatric surgeon performs a splenectomy. General surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of a wide variety of diseases, disorders and conditions, including the surgical treatment on the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or digestive system.

Where is a splenectomy performed?

Open splenectomy requires a larger surgical cut than the laparoscopic method. The surgeon makes an incision across the middle or left side of your abdomen underneath the rib cage. After locating the spleen, the surgeon disconnects it from the pancreas and the body's blood supply, and then removes it.