Knowledge of basic anatomic and the variations of suspensory ligament of the spleen it is essential in the case of open surgery or laparoscopic splenectomy. Moreover, during some surgical procedures, in many cases it is necessary to exert a certain degree of traction on the spleen and on its peritoneal insertions.
Knowledge of the spleen's anatomical structure and the variations in its suspensory ligament is essential for successful open or minimally invasive splenectomy surgeries.  In some procedures, it may be necessary to exert force on the spleen and its attachment points during surgery.