Effect of Laparoscopic Splenectomy on Renal Function in Cirrhotic Patients With Hypersplenism (2-Year Follow-Up) (LS-RF)

May 14, 2026 updated by: Guo-Qing Jiang, Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

A Prospective, Single-Center, Observational Cohort Study to Evaluate the Short-Term and Long-Term (2-Year) Effects of Laparoscopic Splenectomy on Renal Function in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis, Splenomegaly and Hypersplenism

Patients with liver cirrhosis often have impaired or at-risk kidney function due to the close link between liver and kidney (hepatorenal syndrome). Laparoscopic splenectomy is commonly used to treat splenomegaly and hypersplenism in these patients, but its impact on kidney function over 2 years is unclear. This study will follow patients undergoing laparoscopic splenectomy to measure changes in kidney function before and after surgery, identify risk factors for kidney damage and whether laparoscopic splenectomy can improve kidney function in the long term, and help improve care to protect kidney function in cirrhotic patients .

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Detailed Description

Rationale: Liver cirrhosis is associated with systemic hemodynamic disturbances, reduced effective circulating volume, and renal hypoperfusion, creating a high risk of renal dysfunction and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS)-a life-threatening condition reflecting the critical hepatorenal interaction. Patients with cirrhosis, splenomegaly and hypersplenism frequently have subclinical or overt renal impairment preoperatively. Laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) is a standard intervention for hypersplenism, but perioperative stress, hemodynamic fluctuations, and surgical trauma may further compromise renal function and laparoscopic splenectomy may improve the kidney function in the long term. Current evidence lacks prospective, 2-year data on renal function changes after LS in this high-risk population, especially regarding the hepatorenal axis and long-term renal outcomes. This study aims to fill this gap to guide perioperative renal protection strategies.

Study Design: Prospective, single-center, observational cohort study with a total duration of 24 months (2 years). Patients with cirrhosis, splenomegaly and hypersplenism scheduled for elective laparoscopic splenectomy will be enrolled and followed for 2 years to assess renal function dynamics and identify risk factors for renal injury .

Study Timeline:

  • Months 1-6: Patient screening, enrollment, baseline assessment
  • Months 1-18: Laparoscopic splenectomy and perioperative short-term renal function monitoring
  • Months 7-24: Long-term follow-up at 3, 6, 12, 24 months postoperatively
  • Month 24: Data analysis and study completion

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

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30

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • China
    • Jiangsu
      • Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China, 225001
        • Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Guo-Qing Jiang, MD

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Prospective, single-center, observational cohort study with a total duration of 24 months (2 years). Patients with cirrhosis, splenomegaly and hypersplenism scheduled for elective laparoscopic splenectomy will be enrolled and followed for 2 years to assess renal function dynamics.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Confirmed diagnosis of liver cirrhosis (clinical, laboratory, imaging)
  2. Splenomegaly and hypersplenism
  3. No history of portal hypertension bleeding (esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding )
  4. Age 18-80 years, male or female
  5. Child-Pugh Class A or B liver function
  6. No history of primary renal disease or acute kidney injury (AKI)
  7. Signed written informed consent
  8. Ability to complete 24-month follow-up

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Child-Pugh Class C liver cirrhosis
  2. Primary renal diseases (glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, chronic pyelonephritis, etc.)
  3. Previous abdominal surgery precluding safe laparoscopic splenectomy
  4. Severe cardiac, pulmonary, cerebrovascular dysfunction; malignant tumors; primary hematological disorders
  5. Cirrhotic complications (portal hypertension bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, refractory ascites) within 1 month before surgery
  6. Pregnancy or lactation
  7. Poor compliance, inability to complete follow-up

Study Plan

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Design Details

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Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Glomerular filtration rate (eGFR)
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24

Change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) For females: If serum creatinine (Scr) ≤ 0.7 mg/dL: eGFR = 142 × (Scr/0.7)^(-0.241) × (0.9938)^Age; If Scr > 0.7 mg/dL: eGFR = 142 × (Scr/0.7)^(-1.200) × (0.9938)^Age.

For males: If Scr ≤ 0.9 mg/dL: eGFR = 142 × (Scr/0.9)^(-0.302) × (0.9938)^Age; If Scr > 0.9 mg/dL: eGFR = 142 × (Scr/0.9)^(-1.200) × (0.9938)^Age.

Note: Results are in mL/min/1.73 m². Age is in years.
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Serum creatinine (Scr) level
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Change in serum creatinine (Scr) level
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Child-Pugh grade
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24

Changes in Child-Pugh grade The Child-Pugh score is calculated based on five parameters, each assigned 1, 2, or 3 points.

  1. Total bilirubin

    • Less than 2 mg/dL: 1 point
    • 2-3 mg/dL: 2 points
    • Greater than 3 mg/dL: 3 points

  2. Serum albumin

    • Greater than 3.5 g/dL: 1 point
    • 2.8-3.5 g/dL: 2 points
    • Less than 2.8 g/dL: 3 points

  3. Prothrombin time prolongation or INR

    • Prolongation less than 4 seconds (INR < 1.7): 1 point
    • Prolongation 4-6 seconds (INR 1.7-2.3): 2 points
    • Prolongation greater than 6 seconds (INR > 2.3): 3 points

  4. Ascites

    • None: 1 point
    • Mild or controlled with diuretics: 2 points
    • Moderate to severe or refractory: 3 points

  5. Hepatic encephalopathy

    • None: 1 point
    • Grade I-II: 2 points
    • Grade III-IV: 3 points

Total score and corresponding grade

  • 5-6 points: Child-Pugh class A
  • 7-9 points: Child-Pugh class B
  • 10-15 points: Child-Pugh class C
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR)
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Changes in Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio [UACR (mg/g) = Urine albumin concentration (mg/L) ÷ Urine creatinine concentration (g/L)]
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Postoperative complications
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative day 1, day 3, day 7, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
bleeding, infection, hepatic encephalopathy, ascites
at preoperative baseline, postoperative day 1, day 3, day 7, month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
BUN and UA level
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Changes in BUN and UA level
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Intraoperative variables
Time Frame: During the procedure of operation
operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fluid infusion
During the procedure of operation
Albumin and bilirubin level
Time Frame: at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24
Changes in Albumin and bilirubin level
at preoperative baseline, postoperative month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12, month 18, month 24

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Sponsor

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Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Guo-Qing Jiang, MD, Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University

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May 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

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February 28, 2029

Study Completion (Estimated)

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February 28, 2029

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April 22, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 10, 2026

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May 14, 2026

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May 18, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 14, 2026

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May 1, 2026

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  • YZUC-020

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

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