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Edson R Marcos-Ramírez¹, Karla Guerra-Leza¹, Alejandra Téllez-Aguilera¹

¹General Surgery Service, University Hospital "Dr. José Eleuterio González ", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo Léon, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

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Biliary pathology during pregnancy poses risks. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in select pregnant patients with complications is recommended, showing a low rate of pregnancy loss.

Keywords:

Cholecystectomy Colecistectomía Embarazo Laparoscopia Laparoscopic Pregnancy

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

Biliary pathology is a frequent complication during pregnancy.
These conditions can pose significant risks to both the mother and the developing fetus.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and outcomes of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pregnant women.
To assess the risk of pregnancy loss associated with this surgical procedure during gestation.

Main Methods:

A retrospective study was conducted analyzing laparoscopic cholecystectomies performed on pregnant women.
Data were collected from January 2017 to April 2020 at Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González".

Main Results:

A total of 46 cases were reviewed.
Only 3 patients experienced pregnancy loss: one immediately post-surgery, one at 8 weeks' gestation, and a third due to gestational hypertension complications.
This indicates a low overall rate of adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Conclusions:

Pancreaticobiliary conditions during pregnancy are associated with high-risk pregnancies.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a viable and preferable surgical option for selected pregnant patients experiencing biliary complications.