Extraperitoneal cesarean section: a new need for old skills. A preliminary report

Preliminary results of the effect of extraperitoneal cesarean section on operative and postoperative morbidity are presented. The extraperitoneal technique did not prolong delivery time or operative time, as compared to transperitoneal cesarean section. Postoperative febrile morbidity seemed to be less in the patients who had extraperitoneal cesarean section, even when compared to randomly selected transperitoneal cases. Further data will be necessary to conclude that renewed interest in this technique is warranted.