title: Laparoscopic treatment of splenic cysts.
abstract: Presented here is a case report of laparoscopic fenestration of a symptomatic, nonparasitic splenic cyst. Technical aspects of the procedure are discussed along with a review of the literature. The laparoscopic approach to splenic cysts offers many advantages over traditional open procedures and may be the treatment of choice for this rare clinical problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Medical Center Clinic, Pensacola, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Comitalo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed