title: Laparoscopic splenectomy despite the presence of a left ventricular assist device.
authors.forename: Stacy K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Bennett
authors.forename: Brett
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sheridan
authors.forename: Michael O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Meyers
mesh_terms: D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000628:therapy; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013156:Splenectomy / Q000379:methods*; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed