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Cholecystectomy during pregnancy.

K J Printen, R A Ott

    The American Surgeon
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Cholecystectomy during pregnancy is rare but safe. This study found no increased risk of premature labor or abortion in pregnant patients undergoing gallbladder removal, indicating minimal fetal risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    • Surgical Oncology

    Background:

    • Cholecystitis is common during pregnancy.
    • Cholecystectomy during pregnancy is infrequently documented.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the incidence and safety of cholecystectomy during pregnancy.
    • To evaluate potential risks to the fetus and mother.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 749 cholecystectomies in women aged 16-45 over 10 years.
    • Analysis of cases performed during pregnancy (4-26 weeks gestation).
    • Inclusion of data on emergent surgeries, conservative management, and operative cholangiography.

    Main Results:

    • Six of 749 cholecystectomies occurred during pregnancy.

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  • Four patients underwent emergent surgery after conservative management.
  • No instances of premature labor, abortion, or fetal detriment from surgery or cholangiography were observed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cholecystectomy during pregnancy is a rare but necessary procedure.
    • The procedure can be performed with minimal risk to the fetus across all trimesters.
    • Early intervention and operative cholangiography are safe options during pregnancy.