[Laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnancy - a case report]
J Majernik1, D Bis, P Hanousek
1Chirurgické Oddĕlení Chrudimská Nemocine, a.s., Prednosta: MUDr. V., Ninger, PhD. pepaa8@gmail.com
Abstract:
The authors present a case of a 25- year- old pregnant patient diagnosed with acute appendicitis, indicated for laparoscopic appendectomy based on a consultation with gynecologists. No complications occurred during postoperative recovery and the patient was discharged on the fifth postoperative day, vital fetus with normal development. This case review points out a rarely discussed topic of laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnant women as a safe alternative to open surgery. Appendicitis is one of the most common indications for surgery during pregnancy. Appendicitis in pregnancy represents a challenge for a surgeon, both in terms of diagnosis as well as treatment and choice of surgical approach.
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