Laparoscopic single-site linear salpingostomy for the management of heterotopic pregnancy: a case report

The laparoscopic management of tubal pregnancy component of a heterotopic pregnancy was conducted via multiport approach. In this report we describe a new technique using a single port approach with long-term follow-up.

A 27-year-old woman, G4P1031, presented with a heterotopic pregnancy after 2 years of infertility treatment. She underwent multiple surgeries to excise left ovarian cysts, lysis of adhesions, and recanalization of the right fallopian tube. During this time she also experienced a left-sided ectopic pregnancy and was treated with a traditional operative laparoscopy. Upon diagnosis of a heterotopic pregnancy, the decision was made to perform a laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) procedure for treatment of a right ectopic pregnancy via a salpingostomy to preserve her potential for future spontaneous conception. A linear salpingostomy procedure was performed without complications, and the patient was able to carry her intrauterine pregnancy to term.

The LESS procedure is effective in resolving an ectopic pregnancy without affecting a coexisting intrauterine pregnancy, and preserving the potential for future spontaneous pregnancies. This approach should be considered for eligible patients with a heterotopic pregnancy who desire preservation of tubal function. (J Reprod Med 2014;