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Matteo Giorgi1, Giorgia Schettini2, Luca La Banca1
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Valdarno Hospital, Montevarchi, 52025, Arezzo, Italy.
Abstract:
Several complications can occur during laparoscopic gynecological surgery. The insertion of trocars and the induction of pneumoperitoneum are essential steps, but they can still pose potential risks during laparoscopic surgery. Bowel injuries are the most common during gynecological procedures as a result of thermal damage and trocar placement, while vessel injuries may carry a high mortality rate. Gynecologic surgeons should be aware of the risks associated with laparoscopic procedures and be able to prevent and treat potential complications. We conducted a literature search using three electronic databases (Pubmed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Embase) from inception to May 2024 to identify the most common intraoperative gynecological laparoscopic complications, including those related to trocar insertion, bowel, urinary, and vessel injury. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the most common complications during gynecological laparoscopic surgery and to outline the safety rules and techniques necessary for their prevention and treatment.

