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Laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnancy.

Jiann-Ming Wu1, Kuo-Hsin Chen, Heng-Fu Lin

  • 1Department of Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, and Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan.

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
|September 28, 2005
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Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is safe and feasible for pregnant women with appendicitis. Careful monitoring of mother and fetus is crucial throughout the procedure and recovery period.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Procedures
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is common, and laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a standard treatment.
  • Limited data exist on the safety and feasibility of LA during pregnancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in pregnant patients.
  • To assess pregnancy outcomes following LA.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 11 pregnant patients who underwent LA between 2001 and 2004.
  • Data collected included demographics, surgical details, and pregnancy outcomes.

Main Results:

  • All 11 patients underwent successful LA without conversion to open surgery.

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  • Ten patients had confirmed appendicitis; one had a tubal torsion and incidental appendectomy.
  • Most patients had favorable outcomes, with 7 healthy term infants delivered. One patient experienced fetal loss due to complications.

    • Conclusions:

    • Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is a safe and feasible surgical option for appendicitis in all trimesters of pregnancy.
    • Close maternal and fetal monitoring is essential for optimal outcomes.