# Laparoscopic splenectomy by the lateral approach: A safe and effective alternative to open splenectomy for hematologic diseases

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/laparoscopic-splenectomy-by-the-lateral-approach-a-safe-and-effective/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | C. Daniel Smith,Tory A. Meyer,Michael J. Goretsky,David M. Hyams,Fred A. Luchette,Elliott J. Fegelman,Michael S. Nussbaum |
| Citations | 63 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s0039-6060(96)80085-7 |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2052635634 |
| PMID | 8909512 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 1996 |

## Paper authors

- [Michael S. Nussbaum](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-s-nussbaum/)

## Paper journal

- [Surgery](https://scholariq.org/journals/surgery/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Abdominal Trauma and Injuries](https://scholariq.org/topics/abdominal-trauma-and-injuries/)

## Paper topics

- [Abdominal Trauma and Injuries](https://scholariq.org/topics/abdominal-trauma-and-injuries/)
- [Liver Disease and Transplantation](https://scholariq.org/topics/liver-disease-and-transplantation/)
- [Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques](https://scholariq.org/topics/minimally-invasive-surgical-techniques/)

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