BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The spleen is frequently involved in @entity1 with @entity1893 ( @entity1893 ). The indications for splenectomy in this disease include @entity1109 from @entity381 , correction of cytopenias, and the need to establish the diagnosis. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of laparoscopic splenectomy for @entity1 with @entity381 and @entity1893 . METHODS: Retrospective review was made of @entity1 who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for suspected @entity1893 . RESULTS: A total of 57 laparoscopic splenectomies have been performed in the lateral position; 9 of these @entity1 had @entity1893 . All @entity1 had @entity381 with a mean craniocaudal length of 17.8 cm and mean morcellated splenic weight of 765 gm. The mean operating-room time was 185 min, with a mean @entity190 of 108 cc. None were converted to open splenectomy, and there was no mortality. The mean postoperative stay was 2-4 days. At a mean follow-up of 6.7 months, there have been no major complications or @entity295 . CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic splenectomy is indicated in the setting of @entity381 and suspected @entity706 . The operation is best performed in the lateral position, which is successful in @entity1 with massive @entity381 .

Laparoscopic splenectomy for XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity295 :: ('MESH:D018805', 'Disease') :: ['sepsis'] @entity706 :: ('MESH:D008223', 'Disease') :: ['lymphoma'] @entity190 :: ('MESH:D006473', 'Disease') :: ['blood loss'] @entity1109 :: ('MESH:D012678', 'Disease') :: ['amelioration of symptoms'] @entity381 :: ('MESH:D013163', 'Disease') :: ['splenomegaly'] @entity1893 :: ('MESH:D008228', 'Disease') :: ['NHL', 'non-Hodgkin lymphoma']
@entity1893 :: (MESH:D008228,Disease) :: ['non-Hodgkin lymphoma']
