Pregnancy and laparoscopic surgery

J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1999 Aug;6(3):347-51. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(99)80075-9.

Abstract

We reviewed the English literature regarding laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy and found that of 518 reported procedures, the most common was cholecystectomy (45%), followed by adnexal surgery (34%), appendectomy (15%), and other operations (6%). We add six cases to this list; three cholecystectomies, an adnexal procedure, and two for abdominal pain. Thirty-three percent were performed in the first trimester, 56% in the second, and 11% in the third trimester. This review demonstrates a definite trend, indicating that laparoscopy in pregnancy appears to be safe when performed by experienced practitioners. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(3):347-351, 1999)

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / diagnosis
  • Abdominal Pain / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Cholelithiasis / diagnosis
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery*
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Prognosis
  • Treatment Outcome