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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Sciences
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Nonobstetric surgery is performed in 1-2% of pregnancies.
  • Historical reluctance to operate during pregnancy due to teratogenesis, pregnancy loss, or preterm birth concerns.
  • Concerns are often based on outdated literature with methodological flaws.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Critically review existing literature on nonobstetric surgery in pregnancy.
  • Evaluate the true risks of surgery to both mother and fetus.
  • Provide evidence-based guidance for surgical management during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of methodological limitations in existing research, including outdated data, combined surgical types, and inadequate control groups.
  • Consideration of current surgical techniques and perioperative care standards.

Main Results:

  • Significant flaws identified in historical literature: outdated practices, heterogeneous surgical data, insufficient perinatal outcome reporting, and inappropriate controls.
  • When maternal hypotension and hypoxia risks are mitigated, indicated surgery poses minimal additional risk beyond the disease itself or general surgical complications.
  • Delaying necessary surgery can paradoxically lead to adverse perinatal outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Indicated nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is generally safe when performed with appropriate maternal-fetal care.
  • Current evidence refutes historical concerns when methodological limitations are addressed.
  • Optimal management involves careful risk assessment and mitigation, avoiding unnecessary delays in surgical intervention.