A 32-year-old man presents to the emergency department 2 hours after a motor vehicle collision with blunt abdominal trauma. On examination, he is haemodynamically stable with a blood pressure of 130/85 mmHg and heart rate of 88/min. Abdominal examination reveals tenderness in the left upper quadrant with guarding. FAST scan shows free fluid in the perisplenic region. Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen confirms a splenic laceration (Grade III). What is the most appropriate management?
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