[LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF PRIMARY ABDOMINAL PREGNANCY: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE]

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Medicine
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology

Background:

• Abdominal pregnancies constitute 1.4% of all ectopic pregnancies and are often associated with significant complications.
• Traditional management typically involves laparotomy, a more invasive surgical procedure.
• Laparoscopy is emerging as an alternative surgical approach, particularly in early gestation.

Observation:

• A 29-year-old woman presented with suprapubic pain and vaginal bleeding.
• Sonographic evaluation confirmed an ectopic pregnancy.
• The patient underwent laparoscopic surgery for pregnancy termination.

Findings:

• Laparoscopy proved to be a successful surgical method for managing this abdominal pregnancy.
• The procedure was performed in the first trimester of pregnancy.
• This case highlights the feasibility of laparoscopic intervention for abdominal pregnancies.

Implications:

• Laparoscopic surgery presents a safe and effective alternative to laparotomy for first-trimester abdominal pregnancies.
• Minimally invasive techniques may reduce patient morbidity and recovery time.
• Further research into laparoscopic management of abdominal pregnancies is warranted.