Operative laparoscopy in advanced pregnancy beyond 20 weeks

AbstractIt is estimated that 0.5 –2% of women will require nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy,1,2 yet operative laparoscopy after 20 weeks of gestation remains uncommon. The most common indications for nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy are acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis1 and torsion of adnexal masses. Before any intervention in pregnancy, clinicians must consider the safety of the woman and be mindful of risks to the fetus.

Source: The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - May 17, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Suzanna Morton, Nina Cooper, Jasmine Walravens ‐Evans, Manojkumar S Nair, Akila Karthikeyan, Wai Yoong Tags: TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Source Type: research