Spleen surgery, or splenectomy, involves removing the spleen, an organ located in the upper left abdomen that plays a key role in filtering blood, fighting infections, and managing blood cells. Surgery is often indicated for conditions like splenic rupture, certain blood disorders (such as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or hereditary spherocytosis), or cancers that affect the spleen. Symptoms prompting surgery may include pain in the upper left abdomen, anemia, frequent infections, or excessive bleeding. The minimally invasive DaVinci XI surgical system allows surgeons to perform splenectomy through small incisions with high precision, reducing pain, minimizing scarring, and lowering the risk of complications. This advanced technique often makes it possible for the surgery to be performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to recover more quickly and return home the same day.