Surgical Procedures for Sickle Cell Disease

by Amy Scholten, MPH

En Español (Spanish Version)

For Treating Complications

Surgery may be needed to treat problems from sickle cell disease. This may be:

Splenectomy—to remove a damaged spleen or try to prevent repeat sickle cell crises
Hip replacement—to treat a hip destroyed by lack of blood flow
Cholecystectomy —to remove a gallbladder that does not function well
Laser eye surgery—for vision problems

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Last reviewed March 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD
Last Updated: 3/5/2021

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