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Tranchart H, Del Basso C, Vivanti A, Gaillard M, Benachi A, Dagher I. Mini-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy During the Late Second and Third Trimesters of Pregnancy. Cureus 2024; 16:e63804. [PMID: 39105005 PMCID: PMC11299877 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy (MLC) reduces abdominal wall injury and has the advantage of not altering the surgical principles of conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Our team recently decided to extend the indications for mini-laparoscopy to pregnant women requiring cholecystectomy in the late second and third trimesters when significant uterine height is a potential difficulty. METHODS From January 2022, all patients who underwent MLC after five months of pregnancy were included in the analysis. Operative, postoperative, and perinatal outcomes were retrospectively collected. RESULTS Ten patients underwent MLC between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation. The mean operative time was 73 ± 24 minutes. Only one minor intraoperative complication was observed. The mean postoperative pain, quality of life, and cosmetic satisfaction at the first postoperative visit were 1.8 ± 0.9, 9.1 ± 0.8, and 9.5 ± 0.8, respectively. Finally, all patients had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. No preterm delivery or fetal loss occurred. CONCLUSIONS These preliminary results suggest that the mini-laparoscopy could be used safely in selected pregnant women requiring cholecystectomy even after five months of gestation. By preserving the abdominal wall as much as possible, MLC may be of particular interest in this particular case, when the patient's abdominal wall could potentially be subjected to severe secondary stress in the event of vaginal delivery.
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- Hadrien Tranchart
- Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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- Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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- Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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- Minimally Invasive Digestive Surgery, Antoine-Béclère Hospital, Clamart, FRA
- School of Medicine, Paris-Saclay University, Orsay, FRA
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Ling XS, Anthony Brian Tian WC, Augustin G, Catena F. Can small bowel obstruction during pregnancy be treated with conservative management? A review. World J Emerg Surg 2024; 19:13. [PMID: 38600568 PMCID: PMC11007914 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-024-00541-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Small bowel obstruction can occur during pregnancy, which, if missed, can lead to dire consequences for both the mother and foetus. Management of this condition usually requires surgical intervention. However, only a small number of patients are treated conservatively. OBJECTIVE The objective was to review the literature to determine the feasibility of conservative management for small bowel obstruction. METHODS A systematic search of the PubMed and Embase databases was performed using the keywords [small bowel obstruction AND pregnancy]. All original articles were then reviewed and included in this review if deemed suitable. CONCLUSION Conservative management of small bowel obstruction in pregnant women is feasible if the patient is clinically stable and after ruling out bowel ischaemia and closed-loop obstruction.
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- Xiao Shuang Ling
- Department of General Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- General and Emergency Surgery Department, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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Masselli G, Bonito G, Gigli S, Ricci P. Imaging of Acute Abdominopelvic Pain in Pregnancy and Puerperium-Part II: Non-Obstetric Complications. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2909. [PMID: 37761275 PMCID: PMC10528125 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13182909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Emergency imaging in pregnancy and puerperium poses unique challenges both for clinicians and radiologists, requiring timely and accurate diagnosis. Delay in treatment may result in poor outcomes for both the patient and the foetus. Pregnant and puerperal patients may present in the emergency setting with acute abdominopelvic pain for various complications that can be broadly classified into obstetric and non-obstetric related diseases. Ultrasonography (US) is the primary diagnostic imaging test; however, it may be limited due to the patient's body habitus and the overlapping of bowel loops. Computed tomography (CT) carries exposure to ionising radiation to the foetus, but may be necessary in selected cases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable complement to US in the determination of the etiology of acute abdominal pain and can be used in most settings, allowing for the identification of a broad spectrum of pathologies with a limited protocol of sequences. In this second section, we review the common non-obstetric causes for acute abdominopelvic pain in pregnancy and post partum, offering a practical approach for diagnosis and pointing out the role of imaging methods (US, MRI, CT) with the respective imaging findings.
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- Gabriele Masselli
- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Sandro Pertini Hospital, Via dei Monti Tiburtini 385, 00157 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Emergency Radiology-Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy; (G.M.); (P.R.)
- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Zheng X, He X. Development of a nomogram for the prediction of complicated appendicitis during pregnancy. BMC Surg 2023; 23:188. [PMID: 37393302 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-023-02064-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Complicated appendicitis during pregnancy directly affects the clinical prognosis of both mother and fetus. However, accurate identification of complicated appendicitis in pregnancy is fraught with various challenges. The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors and to develop a useful nomogram to predict complicated appendicitis during pregnancy. METHODS This retrospective study involved pregnant women who underwent appendectomy at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Provincial from May 2016 to May 2022 and who ultimately had histopathological confirmed acute appendicitis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were applied to analyze clinical parameters and imaging features as a way to identify risk factors. Then, nomogram and scoring systems predicting complicated appendicitis in pregnancy were constructed and evaluated. Finally, the potential non-linear association between risk factors and complicated appendicitis was analyzed using restricted cubic splines. RESULTS Three indicators were finally identified for the construction of the nomogram: gestational weeks, C-reactive protein (CRP), and neutrophil percentage (NEUT%). To improve the clinical utility, the gestational weeks were divided into three periods (first trimesters, second trimesters, and third trimesters), while the optimal cut-offs for CRP level and NEUT% were found to be 34.82 mg/L and 85.35%, respectively. Multivariate regression analysis showed that third trimesters (P = 0.013, OR = 16.81), CRP level ≥ 34.82 mg/L (P = 0.007, OR = 6.24) and NEUT% ≥85.35% (P = 0.011, OR = 18.05) were independent risk factors for complicated appendicitis. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of the nomogram predicting complicated appendicitis in pregnancy was 0.872 (95% CI: 0.803-0.942). In addition, the model was shown to have excellent predictive performance by plotting calibration plots, Decision Curve Analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curves. When the optimal cut-off point of the scoring system was set at 12, the corresponding AUC, sensitivity, specificity, Positive Likelihood Ratio (PLR), Negative Likelihood Ratio (NLR), Positive Predictive Value (PPV), and Negative Predictive Value (NPV) values were AUC: 0.869(95% CI: 0.799-0.939),100%, 58.60%, 2.41, 0, 42%, and 100%, respectively. The restricted cubic splines revealed a linear relationship between these predictors and complicated appendicitis during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS The nomogram utilizes a minimum number of variables to develop an optimal predictive model. Using this model, the risk of developing complicated appendicitis in individual patients can be determined so that reasonable treatment choices can be made.
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- Xiaosong Zheng
- Department of General Surgery, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, NO.745 Wuluo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, 430070, P.R. China
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- Department of General Surgery, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, NO.745 Wuluo Road, Hongshan District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, 430070, P.R. China.
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Ukhanov AP, Zakharov DV, Zhilin SA, Bolshakov SV, Muminov KD, Aselderov YA. [Laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis in pregnancy]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:86-94. [PMID: 37707337 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202309186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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The review is devoted to the role of laparoscopic appendectomy in surgical management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy. We analyzed reviews, prospective and retrospective studies in the PubMed, Google, the Springer Link online library, the Cochrane Systematic Review databases. The results of laparoscopic and traditional treatment of acute appendicitis in pregnant women were assessed. We analyzed clinical, epidemiological features in these patients, differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women, indications and contraindications for endoscopic treatment, features of laparoscopic procedures. Comparative assessment of laparoscopic and open surgeries for acute appendicitis in pregnant women was carried out. We also estimated the influence of surgical treatment of acute appendicitis on subsequent course of pregnancy.
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- A P Ukhanov
- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
- Jaroslav the Wise Institute of Medical Education of Novgorod State University, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
- Jaroslav the Wise Institute of Medical Education of Novgorod State University, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
- Jaroslav the Wise Institute of Medical Education of Novgorod State University, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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- Veliky Novgorod City Central Clinical Hospital, Veliky Novgorod, Russia
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Samejima K, Takai Y, Matsunaga S, Nagai T, Kikuchi A. The safety and effectiveness of elective laparoscopic surgery for benign ovarian cysts during pregnancy-Comparison with emergency surgery. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2022; 48:2603-2609. [PMID: 35882386 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM Relatively small benign ovarian cysts are conservatively managed in early pregnancy. However, emergency surgery is required should acute abdomen occur. Our study aimed to examine and compare the outcomes of benign ovarian cysts treated with elective laparoscopic surgery or emergency surgery during pregnancy. METHODS From 2004 to 2017, we treated 135 pregnant patients (110 elective and 25 emergencies) with benign ovarian cysts at our tertiary perinatal center and compared their surgical and perinatal outcomes. RESULTS There was no significant difference in cyst diameter (7.6 ± 2.5 vs. 6.8 ± 2.1 cm), but cysts <6 cm were significantly more common in emergency (36%) than in elective (15%) cases. Mature teratomas were significantly more common in elective cases (89% vs. 52%) but corpus luteum cysts were more common in emergency cases (0% vs. 32%). The rates of laparoscopic surgery (98.2% vs. 52.0%) and ovarian conservation (99.1% vs. 80.0%) were significantly higher, and post-surgical hospitalization (4.6 ± 1.3 vs. 9.8 ± 10.5 days) was significantly shorter in elective than in emergency cases. There was no significant difference in the gestational age for delivery (38.9 ± 1.9 vs. 38.4 ± 2.7 weeks), preterm birth rate (12% vs. 20%), or birth weight (2939 ± 469 vs. 3019 ± 510 g). CONCLUSIONS We cannot state that an emergency surgery during pregnancy is rarely required for small benign ovarian cysts. However, the surgical outcomes were significantly better for elective than for emergency surgery, with no difference in perinatal outcomes. If a benign ovarian cyst is found early in pregnancy, elective laparoscopic surgery may be considered with adequate informed consent.
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- Kouki Samejima
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center/ Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center/ Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center/ Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center/ Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saitama Medical Center/ Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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Response to Comment on Paper Titled “Is It Safe to Manage Acute Cholecystitis Nonoperatively During Pregnancy?: A Nationwide Analysis of Morbidity According to Management Strategy”. Ann Surg 2022; 276:e70-e71. [DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Safety of laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy: a Korean nationwide population-based study. Surg Endosc 2022; 36:7529-7540. [PMID: 35304619 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09188-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal surgical approach to perform during pregnancy is still controversial. This study evaluated pregnancy and operative outcomes in women undergoing an appendectomy or cholecystectomy during pregnancy, and compared them between the laparoscopic and open approach using nationwide population-based data. METHODS Between 2009 and 2019, a total of 2941 pregnant women with procedure codes for an appendectomy or cholecystectomy were extracted from the Korean National Health Insurance claims data (laparoscopy: 1504; open: 1437). Surgical outcomes [length of stay (LOS), anesthesia time, 30-day readmission rates, transfusion rates, second laparotomy, and 30-day mortality rates] and pregnancy outcomes (live birth rate, overall and spontaneous abortion rates, threatened abortion rate, type of delivery, preterm labor, stillbirth, fetal screening abnormalities, and intrauterine growth retardation) were compared between the open and laparoscopic groups. RESULTS The laparoscopic group had a significantly shorter LOS than the open group, and transfusions were less frequent in the laparoscopic group. Mortality, 30-day readmission rates, and second laparotomy were not statistically significant between the two groups. There were no significant differences in fetal loss and live birth rates between the two groups in all gestational ages. Preterm labor within 30 days of surgery was more frequent in the laparoscopy group than in the open surgery group, especially for those in their first and third trimesters. Open procedures were associated with an increased rate of cesarean sections. CONCLUSIONS Laparoscopic surgery was found to be feasible and safe without adverse postoperative outcomes. Careful observation of postoperative preterm labor is necessary, especially for women who undergo laparoscopic surgery in their first and third trimesters.
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Eccles-Smith J, Hopkins S, Conn J, Johnston S, Szabo R, Price S, Nankervis A. Paraganglioma in pregnancy: A case series and literature review. Obstet Med 2022; 15:19-24. [PMID: 35444717 PMCID: PMC9014550 DOI: 10.1177/1753495x211006012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms which are often catecholamine-secreting and associated with familial syndromes. Described here are three women with a variety of pathology: isolated secretory paraganglioma diagnosed in pregnancy, secretory metastatic paraganglioma in pregnancy and non-secretory metastatic paraganglioma in pregnancy. Whilst paragangliomas are associated with morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, good maternal and fetal outcomes can be achieved through individualised care within the context of a multidisciplinary team. Although paragangliomas are associated with morbidity and mortality in pregnancy, good maternal and fetal outcomes can be achieved through individualised care within the context of a multidisciplinary team.
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- Jade Eccles-Smith
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s
Hospital, Parkville Victoria, Australia,Jade Eccles-Smith, The Royal Women’s
Hospital, Grattan Street, Flemington Road, Parkville Victoria, Australia 3052.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Newcastle, Callaghan New
South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s
Hospital, Parkville Victoria, Australia,Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne
Hospital, Australia,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville
Victoria, Australia
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- University Hospital, Geelong Victoria, Australia,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong Victoria,
Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s
Hospital, Parkville Victoria, Australia,Department of Medical Education, University of Melbourne,
Parkville Victoria, Australia,Gandel Simulation Service, Royal Women’s Hospital, University of
Melbourne, Parkville Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s
Hospital, Parkville Victoria, Australia,Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne
Hospital, Australia,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville
Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Women’s
Hospital, Parkville Victoria, Australia,Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne
Hospital, Australia,Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Parkville
Victoria, Australia
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Ekici H, Okmen F, Imamoglu M, Hortu I, Akdemir A. Perioperative Outcomes in Pregnant Women Who Underwent Surgery for Adnexal Torsion. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE GINECOLOGIA E OBSTETRÍCIA 2022; 44:336-342. [PMID: 35139568 PMCID: PMC9948234 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate clinical characteristics, maternal and fetal outcomes in pregnant women who underwent surgery for adnexal torsion (AT). METHODS All patients, who underwent surgical operation due to AT during pregnancy at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University between 2005 and 2020 were retrospectively investigated. Main clinical and perioperative outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 21 patients who underwent surgery due to AT during pregnancy were included. Of all patients, 61.9% underwent laparoscopy and the remaining 38.1% underwent laparotomy. The most common surgical procedure was adnexal detorsion in both groups (48%). Mean gestational age at the time of diagnosis, duration of surgery and hospitalization were significantly lower in the laparoscopy group, when compared with the laparotomy group (p = 0.006, p = 0.001, and p = 0.001, respectively.) One of the patients had an infection during the postoperative period. Spontaneous abortion was only observed in one case. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that the surgical intervention implemented for the exact diagnosis and treatment of AT (laparotomy or laparoscopy) did not have an unfavorable effect on pregnancy outcomes such as abortion, preterm delivery, and fetal anomaly. However, laparoscopy may be superior to laparotomy in terms of advantages.
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- Huseyin Ekici
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Department of Stem Cell, Institute of Health Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.,Department of Stem Cell, Institute of Health Sciences, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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Association of treatments for acute appendicitis with pregnancy outcomes in the United States from 2000 to 2016: Results from a multi-level analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0260991. [PMID: 34898628 PMCID: PMC8668090 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0260991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Open appendectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, and non-surgical treatment are three options to treat acute appendicitis during pregnancy. Previous studies on the association of different treatment methods for acute appendicitis with pregnancy outcomes have been limited by small sample sizes and residual confounding, especially with respect to hospital-level factors. This study aimed to investigate the association of treatment method for acute appendicitis with pregnancy outcomes using a multi-level analysis. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted based on a large electronic health records database in the United States during the period 2000 to 2016. All pregnancies diagnosed with acute appendicitis and treated in participating hospitals during the study period were included. We conducted multi-level hierarchical logistic regression to analyze both individual- and hospital-level factors for abortion, preterm labor, and cesarean section. Results A total of 10,271 acute appendicitis during pregnancy were identified during the study period. Of them, 5,872 (57.2%) were treated by laparoscopic appendectomy, 1,403 (13.7%) by open appendectomy, and 2,996 (29.2%) by non-surgical treatment. Compared with open appendectomy, both laparoscopic appendectomy (adjusted OR, 0.6, 95% CI, 0.4, 0.9) and non-surgical treatment (adjusted OR, 0.4; 95% CI, 0.3–0.7) showed a decreased risk of preterm labor. Other important individual-level determinants of adverse pregnancy outcomes included maternal age, gestational hypertension, and anemia during pregnancy, the hospital-level determinant included the number of beds. Conclusions Compared with open appendectomy, both laparoscopic appendectomy and non-surgical treatment may be associated with a lower risk of preterm labor, without increased risks of abortion and cesarean section.
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Jiang D, Yang Y, Zhang X, He F, Wu Y, Niu J, Nie X. Laparoendoscopic single-site compared with conventional laparoscopic surgery for gynaecological acute abdomen in pregnant women. J Int Med Res 2021; 49:3000605211053985. [PMID: 34719992 PMCID: PMC8562634 DOI: 10.1177/03000605211053985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective To estimate the safety and feasibility of laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) in pregnant patients with acute abdomen. Methods Baseline characteristics, surgical results, and obstetric and neonatal outcomes were retrospectively compared between single and multiport procedures in patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy between 2017 and 2021. Results Fifty-four pregnant patients were included: 26 who underwent LESS (salpingectomy, 11 cases/cystectomy, 15 cases) and 28 who underwent conventional laparoscopic surgeries (salpingectomy, 12 cases/cystectomy, 16 cases) during pregnancy. One patient in the single-port group required additional ports. No patients converted to laparotomy. In patients undergoing salpingectomy, the single-port group showed lower 8- and 24-h postoperative pain scores, shorter hospital stays, and lower Self-rating Anxiety Scale scores prior to discharge versus conventional laparoscopy. One patient experienced postoperative vaginal bleeding and a missed abortion during follow-up. In patients receiving cystectomy, 8- and 24-h pain scores, postoperative hospital stay, and anxiety scores were lower in the single-port versus multiport group. Other outcomes were comparable between the groups. Conclusion The feasibility and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy is similar between single- or multiport routes, however, the single-port route may be associated with less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stay, and lower anxiety.
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- Danni Jiang
- Graduate School, 36674Dalian Medical University, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Gynaecology, Shenyang Women's and Children's Hospital, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Laparoscopic appendectomy with left lateral tilt in pregnant women in the second and third trimesters: A clinical case series in a single Vietnam centre. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY OPEN 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijso.2021.100385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Laparoscopic treatment for appendicitis during pregnancy: Retrospective cohort study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 68:102668. [PMID: 34408866 PMCID: PMC8361228 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Acute appendicitis is the most frequent non-obstetric surgical emergency during pregnancy. The benefits of laparoscopy during pregnancy are well known, but complications can occur, and these can affect both the mother and/or the foetus.We present results of laparoscopic surgical treatment of acute appendicitis in pregnant women, analysing the occurrence of adverse postoperative, obstetric and foetal outcomes and reviewing literature. Materials and methods Retrospective observational study on pregnant women with a preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Results n = 63, mean age 28.4 years, average gestational age of 17.7 weeks (3-30 weeks). 6.4 % exploratory laparoscopies, 92 % laparoscopic appendectomies and one right colectomy were performed. Conversion rate was 3.2 %. When symptoms begun within 48 hours prior to surgery, a perforated appendicitis was found in 11 %; whereas when the time from symptom onset to surgery was greater than or equal to 48 hours, it was evident in 31 % of the cases (p 0.008). The only independent variable associated with the presence of postoperative complications was symptom duration prior to surgery greater than or equal to 48 hours (OR 4.8; 95 % CI 1.1-16.2; p 0.04). Seven minor and 2 mayor postoperative complications were observed. Patients with complications spent, on average, twice as many days hospitalized (p < 0.001); and had 8 times more risk of preterm delivery (p 0.03). Obstetric complications were more frequent in pregnant women operated during the first trimester. Foetal mortality was 1.6 %. Conclusion Surgical morbidity of acute appendicitis in pregnant women is linked to the delay in the diagnosis and treatment of the inflammatory condition. Laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy is not exempt from postoperative, obstetric and foetal complications. It is necessary to standardize the definitions of "complication" in order to collate reliably the outcomes presented in the literature.
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Hakoun AM, AbouAl-Shaar I, Zaza KJ, Abou-Al-Shaar H, A Salloum MN. Adnexal masses in pregnancy: An updated review. Avicenna J Med 2021; 7:153-157. [PMID: 29119081 PMCID: PMC5655645 DOI: 10.4103/ajm.ajm_22_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Adnexal masses in pregnancy are not commonly encountered. The majority of these masses are discovered incidentally during routine follow-up. However, some of these masses become symptomatic due to their size, location, and impingement of adjacent structures. Several diagnostic modalities can be utilized for the detection of adnexal masses with different sensitivity and specificity rates. The differential diagnosis of adnexal masses discovered during pregnancy is broad and includes both benign and malignant lesions. The management of such lesions has been a subject of debate for years with no consensus regarding the best management plan. Tumor size, site, and the trimester of mass detection are all crucial in management. In this account, we review adnexal masses discovered in pregnancy, the diagnostic modalities utilized for detecting these lesions, their differential diagnosis, and management strategies.
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- School of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Association Between Trimester and Outcomes after Cholecystectomy During Pregnancy. J Am Coll Surg 2021; 233:29-37.e1. [PMID: 33957256 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Conventional philosophy promotes the second trimester as the ideal time during pregnancy for cholecystectomy. However, literature supporting this belief is sparse. The purpose of this study is to examine the association of trimester and clinical outcomes after cholecystectomy during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN The National Inpatient Sample was queried for pregnant women who underwent cholecystectomy between October 2015 and December 2017. Patients were categorized by trimester. Multivariable logistic and continuous outcome regression models were used to evaluate the association of trimester and outcomes, including maternal and fetal complications, length of stay, and hospital charges. The primary outcome was any complication-a composite of specific clinical complications, each of which were designated as secondary outcomes. RESULTS A total of 819 pregnant women satisfied our inclusion criteria. Of these, 217 (26.5%) were in the first trimester, 381 (47.5%) were in the second trimester, and 221 (27.0%) were in the third trimester. Median age was 27 years (interquartile range: 23-31 years). Compared with the second trimester, cholecystectomy during the first trimester was not associated with higher rates of complications (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 0.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.47-1.63, p = 0.68). However, cholecystectomy during the third trimester was associated with a higher rate of preterm delivery (AOR 7.20, 95% CI 3.09-16.77, p < 0.001) and overall maternal and fetal complications (AOR 2.78, 95% CI 1.71-4.53, p < 0.001). Compared with the second trimester, the third trimester was associated with 21.3% higher total hospital charges (p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that cholecystectomy can be performed in the first trimester without significantly increased risk of maternal and fetal complications, compared to the second trimester. In contrast, cholecystectomy during pregnancy should not be delayed until the third trimester.
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Abdelwahab M, Lynch CD, Schneider P, Thung S, Costantine MM, O'Malley D, Landon MB, Pawlik TM, Venkatesh KK. Postoperative complications after non-obstetric surgery among pregnant patients in the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, 2005-2012. Am J Surg 2021; 223:364-369. [PMID: 33865564 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND To examine whether pregnant patients have higher risk of major 30-day postoperative complications compared with their non-pregnant counterparts after non-obstetric surgery. METHODS A secondary analysis of the prospective National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) from 2005 to 2012 of pregnant patients 18-51 years old, without surgery in the preceding 30 days, and who underwent a non-obstetrical operation. The primary outcome was composite 30-day major postoperative complications. We used modified Poisson regression. RESULTS Among 354,251 assessed patients, 3655 (1%) were pregnant. The overall incidence of 30-day major postoperative complication was 6%, and did not vary by pregnancy status. Pregnant patients were not at higher risk of 30-day major postoperative complications compared to non-pregnant patients following non-obstetric surgery. This held for most procedures, except pregnant patients were at a higher risk of complications with colorectal and hernia surgeries. Secondarily, pregnant patients were at higher risk of transfusion. CONCLUSIONS Pregnant patients are generally not at higher risk of major postoperative complications following non-obstetric surgery. This information can be used when counseling pregnant patients about the risks versus benefits of non-obstetric surgery.
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- Mahmoud Abdelwahab
- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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Liu J, Ahmad M, Wu J, Tong XJ, Zeng HZ, Chan FSY, Fan JKM. Antibiotic is a safe and feasible option for uncomplicated appendicitis in pregnancy - A retrospective cohort study. Asian J Endosc Surg 2021; 14:207-212. [PMID: 32789955 DOI: 10.1111/ases.12851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acute appendicitis is the commonest surgical emergency during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes between antibiotic therapy and appendectomy in the management of uncomplicated appendicitis during gestation. METHODS From January 2015 to April 2019, there were 2174 emergency appendicitis diagnosed in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital. Among them, 54 pregnant women were diagnosed with acute uncomplicated appendicitis and the clinical records were reviewed. Clinical demographics and outcomes including gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, birth weight, APGAR score at 1 minute, fetal loss and overall length of stay were compared between the operation group and the antibiotic treatment group. RESULTS The baseline characteristics showed no statistically significant difference between the two groups (P > .05). In the appendectomy group (n = 20), one patient had wound infection while none of the patients in the antibiotic therapy group (n = 34) experienced any complication. In the antibiotic treatment group, appendicitis recurred in one patient during pregnancy and in two patients after deliveries, which were all treated with appendectomy. The mean hospital stay of the antibiotic treatment group was shorter than that of the appendectomy group, but there was no significant difference (4.94 ± 2.6 days vs 6.25 ± 3.5 days, P = .540). There was no difference in gestational age at delivery, mode of delivery, birth weight and APGAR scores between the two groups (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS For acute uncomplicated appendicitis during pregnancy, antibiotics treatment is a safe and feasible option.
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- Jianwen Liu
- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Surgery, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Gonzalez-Urquijo M, Zambrano-Lara M, Patiño-Gallegos JA, Rodarte-Shade M, Leyva-Alvizo A, Rojas-Mendez J. Pregnant patients with internal hernia after gastric bypass: a single-center experience. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2021; 17:1344-1348. [PMID: 33858785 DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2021.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery has been a popular way for many women to reach a healthy body mass index, and as a consequence, a decreased body mass, which causes a greater chance of fertility, with improved pregnancy and better maternal outcomes. OBJECTIVE Describe a single-center experience of pregnancies complicated by internal hernias after gastric bypass. SETTING Academic Medical Center. METHODS During 2011 and 2019 a series of patients were treated for internal hernia after gastric bypass at our teaching hospital. The hospital records were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Seven women were treated. Median age was 33 years (range: 24-39 yr). Median gestational age was 25.6 weeks (range: 5-33 wk). Median time from Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to pregnancy was 4 years (range: 1-7 yr). Median body mass index was 24 kg/m2 (range: 24-31 kg/m2). Five (71.4%) patients underwent an exploratory laparotomy, and 2 (28.5%) patients a diagnostic laparoscopy. In all patients, an internal hernia of the small bowel in the Petersen space was encountered. Median length of pregnancy was 38 weeks (range: 33.6-39.6 wk). Six (85.7%) patients underwent C-section, and 1 (14.2%) patient gave birth by vaginal delivery. There was only 1 maternal postoperative complication and no fetal postoperative complications. Median follow-up was 9 months (range: 2-20 mo). CONCLUSION The rapid growth in bariatric surgery on obese women of fertile age could result in more cases of internal herniation during pregnancy in the future. An internal hernia should be suspected when encountering a postgastric bypass pregnant patient with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monterrey, México.
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Surgical trends in the management of acute cholecystitis during pregnancy. Surg Endosc 2020; 35:5752-5759. [PMID: 33025256 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-08054-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since 2007, clinical practice guidelines by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) recommend early surgical management with laparoscopic cholecystectomy for pregnant women with symptomatic gallbladder disease regardless of trimester. However, little is known about practice patterns in the management of pregnant patients with acute cholecystitis. This study aims to examine nationwide trends in the surgical management of acute cholecystitis, as well as their impact on clinical outcomes during pregnancy. METHODS The National Inpatient Sample was queried for all pregnant women diagnosed with acute cholecystitis between January 2003 and September 2015. After applying appropriate weights, multivariate regression analysis adjusted for patient- and hospital-level characteristics and quantified the impact of discharge year (2003-2007 versus 2008-2015) on cholecystectomy rates and timing of surgery. Multivariate regression analysis was also used to examine the impact of same admission cholecystectomy and its timing on maternal and fetal outcomes. RESULTS A total of 23,939 pregnant women with acute cholecystitis satisfied our inclusion criteria. The median age was 26 years (interquartile range: 22-30). During the study period, 36.3% were managed non-operatively while 59.6% and 4.1% underwent laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy, respectively. After adjusting for covariates, laparoscopic cholecystectomy was more commonly performed after 2007 (odds ratio [OR] 1.333, p < 0.001). Furthermore, time from admission to surgery was significantly shorter in the latter study period (regression coefficient -0.013, p < 0.001). Compared to non-operative management, laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis was significantly associated with lower rates of preterm delivery, labor, or abortion (OR 0.410, p < 0.001). Each day that laparoscopic cholecystectomy was delayed significantly associated with an increased risk of fetal complications (OR 1.173, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This nationwide study exhibits significant trends favoring surgical management of acute cholecystitis during pregnancy. Although further studies are still warranted, early laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be considered in pregnant patients with acute cholecystitis.
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Rottenstreich M, Rotem R, Hirsch A, Moran I, Ben-Shushan A, Armon S, Grisaru-Granovsky S, Rottenstreich A. Maternal and perinatal outcomes following laparoscopy for suspected adnexal torsion during pregnancy: a multicenter cohort study. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 302:1413-1419. [PMID: 32889559 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05752-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the association of maternal and perinatal outcomes with the surgical diagnosis of adnexal torsion in a retrospective cohort of women operated for suspected torsion during pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN This is a multicenter retrospective study and telephone questionnaire of urgent laparoscopies that occurred during pregnancy for suspected torsion between 2004 and 2019 in three tertiary medical centers. Pregnancy outcomes of women with the surgical diagnosis were compared with those whose laparoscopy was negative for adnexal torsion. Multivariable regression modeling was applied to control for possible confounders ((adjusted odds ratios (aOR) ± 95% confidence intervals (CI)]. RESULTS The study cohort included 186 women. Adnexal torsion was surgically found in 129/186 (69.4%) cases. The torsion group was characterized by higher rate of nulliparity, fertility treatments and multiple gestations as well as lower rates of previous cesarean delivery. Live birth was reported for 171 (91.9%) pregnancies, and the miscarriage rate was significantly higher in the non-torsion group. Women with torsion were more likely to be hospitalizes due to preterm labor; however, rates of preterm delivery were comparable between the groups (10.8% vs. 10.9%, p = 0.99). Logistic regression analysis had demonstrated that the performance of laparoscopy prior to 8 weeks of gestation was the only independent factor associated with miscarriage (8.23, 2.01-33.67). CONCLUSION Pregnancy outcomes following the diagnosis of adnexal torsion throughout gestation were overall favorable. Laparoscopic procedure during early stages of pregnancy was associated with higher rates of miscarriage, regardless of the surgical diagnosis of adnexal torsion.
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- Misgav Rottenstreich
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University School of Medicine, 12 Bayit Street, 91031, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University School of Medicine, 12 Bayit Street, 91031, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University School of Medicine, 12 Bayit Street, 91031, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University School of Medicine, 12 Bayit Street, 91031, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, The Hebrew University School of Medicine, 12 Bayit Street, 91031, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Pheochromocytomas are rare tumors originating in the adrenal medulla. They may be sporadic or in the context of a hereditary syndrome. A considerable number of pheochromocytomas carry germline or somatic gene mutations, which are inherited in the autosomal dominant way. All patients should undergo genetic testing. Symptoms are due to catecholamines over production or to a mass effect. Diagnosis is confirmed by raised plasma or urine metanephrines or normetanephrines. Radiology assists in the tumor location and any local invasion or metastasis. All the patients should have preoperative preparation with α-blockers and/or other medications to control hypertension, arrhythmia, and volume expansion. Surgery is the definitive treatment. Follow up should be life-long.
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[Borderline Ovarian Tumours: CNGOF Guidelines for Clinical Practice - Pregnancy]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 48:322-329. [PMID: 32004783 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2020.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the place of imaging, tumour markers, type of treatment and surgical route, follow-up, delivery mode, and re-staging in case of BOT during pregnancy, in order to provide guidelines. METHOD A systematic bibliographical analysis on BOT during pregnancy was performed through a PUDMED search on articles published from 1990 to 2019 using keywords « borderline ovarian tumour and pregnancy ». RESULTS Pelvic ultrasound is the gold standard and first-line examination for the detection and characterization of adnexal masses during pregnancy (grade C). Pelvic MRI is recommended from 12 gestational weeks in case of indeterminate adnexal masses and should be concluded by a diagnostic score (grade C). Gadolinium injection should be minimized because of proven risk to the fetus and should be discussed on a case-by-case basis after patient information (grade C). In the absence of data in the literature, it is not possible to recommend the use of any tumour marker for the diagnosis of BOT during pregnancy. In case of a surgical treatment of BOT during pregnancy, there is insufficient evidence to recommend either a cystectomy or an oophorectomy. For BOT, the laparoscopic approach should be preferred during pregnancy if it is feasible (grade C). Surgical route and type of surgery should be chosen after taking into account the tumour size, the obstetrical term, and the subsequent desire for pregnancy, following discussion in a multidisciplinary meeting. In the absence of sufficient data in the literature, it is not possible to make any recommendation on the follow-up of a BOT suspected during pregnancy. There is not enough evidence in the literature to change obstetrical management for delivery in patients with BOT. In case of incomplete staging of a BOT treated during pregnancy, restaging can be discussed as for non-pregnant patients (grade C). CONCLUSION The diagnosis of BOT occurring during pregnancy remains rare despite systematic screening of adnexal masses in the first trimester of pregnancy and an increasing maternal age. There is limited data in the literature concerning the management of BOT during pregnancy. All decisions must be taken after discussion in a multidisciplinary meeting.
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Challenges encountered in the management of gall stones induced pancreatitis in pregnancy. Int J Surg 2019; 71:72-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Brown BP, Holt R. Palliative Care and the Pregnant Surgical Patient: Epidemiology, Ethics, and Clinical Guidance. Surg Clin North Am 2019; 99:941-953. [PMID: 31446919 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Obstetricians and general surgeons frequently navigate the challenges of providing surgical care that is mindful of the unique circumstances of pregnancy. Ensuring pregnant patients have high-quality surgical care is an ethical imperative. Providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for surgical disease to ensure that surgical diagnoses are not missed or inadequately treated. A variety of imaging modalities are used in pregnancy. Surgical management includes laparoscopic and open approaches. Perioperative fetal monitoring should be the subject of multidisciplinary discussion. Symptomatic control in pregnancy should have the same goals as for nonpregnant patients. Enhanced recovery after surgery pathways frequently are appropriate.
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- Benjamin P Brown
- Division of Emergency Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905, USA.
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- Section of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Chicago, University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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Lee SH, Lee JY, Choi YY, Lee JG. Laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis. BMC Surg 2019; 19:41. [PMID: 31023289 PMCID: PMC6482586 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0505-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, laparoscopic appendectomies (LAs) have been widely performed instead of open appendectomies (OAs) during pregnancy. However, concerns about the safety of LA during pregnancy remain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current evidence relating to the safety of LA versus OA for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy. METHODS Comprehensive literature searches were conducted using the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases to identify articles describing LA versus OA in pregnancy, without restrictions regarding the publication date. The primary endpoints were fetal loss and preterm delivery. RESULTS After screening 801 studies, 22 comparative cohort studies were included in the analysis, which involved 4694 women, of whom 905 underwent LAs and 3789 underwent OAs. Fetal loss was significantly higher among those who underwent LAs compared with those who underwent OAs, and the pooled odds ratio (OR) was 1.72 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.22-2.42) without heterogeneity. The sensitivity analysis showed that the effect size was influenced by one of the studies, because its removal resulted in there being no significant difference between LA and OA with respect to the risk of fetal loss (OR 1.163, 95% CI: 0.68-1.99; P = 0.581). A significant difference was not evident between LA and OA with respect to preterm delivery (OR 0.76, 95% CI: 0.51-1.15), a result that did not change following the sensitivity analysis. The patients who underwent LA had shorter hospital stays (mean difference - 1.01, 95% CI: -1.61--0.41) and a lower wound infection risk (OR 0.40, 95% CI: 0.21-0.76) compared with those who underwent OA. CONCLUSION It is not reasonable to conclude that LA in pregnant women might be associated with a greater risk of fetal loss. The difference between LA and OA with respect to preterm delivery was not significant.
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- Seung Hwan Lee
- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Trauma Center, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Salvo G, Frumovitz M, Pareja R, Lee J, Ramirez PT. Simple trachelectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy as a viable treatment option in pregnant patients with stage IB1 (≥2 cm) cervical cancer: Bridging the gap to fetal viability. Gynecol Oncol 2018; 150:50-55. [PMID: 29804639 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2018.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 05/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Cervical cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in pregnancy. This study aims to evaluate simple trachelectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy in patients with stage IB1 (≥2 cm) cervical cancer wishing to maintain their pregnancy. METHODS We included patients with stage IB1 (≥2 cm) cervical cancer who underwent simple trachelectomy and minimally invasive pelvic lymphadenectomy during pregnancy from January 2004 to August 2016. Data analysis included demographics, perioperative, obstetrics, and oncologic outcomes. RESULTS A total of 5 patients were included. Median age was 30 years (range; 26-38). Median gestational age (GA) at diagnosis was 12 weeks (range; 7-18) and at treatment intervention 16.5 weeks (range; 12-19). Histologic subtypes included: adenocarcinoma (3 patients) and squamous cell carcinoma (2 patients). Median tumor size by clinical exam was 27 mm (range; 20-40), grade 2 (range; 2-3) and depth of invasion 10 mm (range; 1.5-12). All patients underwent laparoscopic (1) or robotic (4) pelvic lymphadenectomy followed by vaginal simple trachelectomy. Median operative time was 193 min (range; 155-259), estimated blood loss 100 ml (range; 50-550) and length of stay 2 days (range; 1-3). There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications (<30 days). Median number of lymph nodes removed was 14 (range; 5-15). One patient had bilateral microscopic positive nodes. The median gestational age at delivery was 39 weeks (range; 28-40.6). After median follow-up of 75 months (range; 18-168), all patients are alive without disease. CONCLUSION Simple trachelectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection may be a safe option in pregnant patients with stage IB1 (>2 cm) cervical cancer wishing to maintain their pregnancy.
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- Gloria Salvo
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología (Bogotá-Colombia) and Clínica de Oncología Astorga, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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Kwon H, Lee M, Park HS, Yoon SH, Lee CH, Roh JW. Laparoscopic management is feasible for nonobstetric surgical disease in all trimesters of pregnancy. Surg Endosc 2018; 32:2643-2649. [PMID: 29654527 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6189-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Kurihara K, Minagawa M, Masuda M, Fukuyama M, Tanigaki K, Yamamoto A, Kato S, Fujita H, Eto M. The Evaluation of Laparoscopic Surgery on Pregnant Patients with Ovarian Cysts and Its Effects on Pregnancy over the Past 5 Years. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2018; 7:1-5. [PMID: 30254926 PMCID: PMC6135154 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_12_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Study Objective: In this research paper, we demonstrate how to increase the success rate of laparoscopic surgery on pregnant patients with an ovarian cyst using rectal probe, SAND balloon, and lowering the insufficient level. DESIGN The study design wasa retrospective study. SETTING The study was conducted at Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan. PATIENTS Pregnant patients with an ovarian cyst who underwent laparoscopic surgeries at our institution during the period from January 2011 to December 2016. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed 14 cases of pregnant women with ovarian cysts that underwent laparoscopic surgery during the study period by observing and analyzing the patient's characteristics, hospitalization practices, surgical complications, operational procedures, and obstetric outcomes. MAIN RESULTS Three cases were emergency surgeries and 11 cases were elective surgeries. In the 14 cases, the gestational age at the time of the surgeries ranged from 6 to 20 weeks. In our studies, we found no systemic complications after the surgery and none of the cases reported any fetal malformation or any fetal growth restriction. CONCLUSION In our review, laparoscopic surgery for ovarian cyst during pregnancy was very safe and successful, without any adverse effects on pregnancy outcome.
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- Koki Kurihara
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gife Shimin Hospital, Gifu, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Japanese Red Cross Kyoto Daini Hospital, Kyoto, Japan
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Estadella J, Español P, Grandal B, Gine M, Parra J. Laparoscopy during pregnancy: Case report and key points to improve laparoscopic management. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2017; 217:83-88. [PMID: 28858685 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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CASE REPORT A 34-year-old woman in her 19th week of gestation was admitted to the Emergency Department of our hospital for acute abdominal pain. The patient was diagnosed with haemoperitoneum. Laparoscopy was performed and revealed acute bleeding from a crumbly superficial uterine vascular network. Haemostasis was achieved and both mother and foetus recovered well after surgery. A caesarean section was performed at 38 weeks, delivering a healthy newborn and revealing that the pregnancy had developed in a rudimentary hemiuterus. Laparoscopy during pregnancy is safe and feasible and can be performed in any trimestre of pregnancy with no differences in perinatal outcomes but, as intervention complexity increases with gestational age, laparoscopy during pregnancy should be performed by experienced surgeons To minimise surgical risk several recommendations should be taken into account: gravid patients should be positioned in a left-tilted supine position, trocar placement should be adjusted to uterine size and gas insuflattion of 10-15mmHg can be used.
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- Josep Estadella
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Huang J. Nonobstetric Surgery During Pregnancy. Anesthesiology 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50141-3_51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mortelmans D, Mannaerts D, Van den Broeck S, Jacquemyn Y, Hubens G. Intussusception in pregnancy after gastric bypass: a case report. Acta Chir Belg 2016; 116:379-382. [PMID: 27426666 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2016.1181311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) remains the gold standard procedure in obesity surgery and is mostly performed in young women of reproductive age. Since the worldwide prevalence of obesity is increasing and fertility improves after surgery, more complications in the pregnant population will emerge. The differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain in patients with a history of gastric bypass is rather broad and includes mainly anastomotic ulcers, leaks, and small bowel obstructions. Early diagnosis and treatment of these complications is of utmost importance and should be performed on a multidisciplinary basis. Whether surgery should be performed by laparoscopy or laparotomy remains subject of discussion. We report a case of a 29-year-old pregnant woman at 33 + 5 weeks gestational age, presenting with an intussusception after RYGB. A successful surgical reduction was performed by laparotomy.
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- D. Mortelmans
- Department of Abdominal, Pediatric and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Abdominal, Pediatric and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Abdominal, Pediatric and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Mukhopadhyay A, Shinde A, Naik R. Ovarian cysts and cancer in pregnancy. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2016; 33:58-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Ramirez D, Maurice MJ, Seager C, Haber GP. Robotic Partial Nephrectomy During Pregnancy: Case Report and Special Considerations. Urology 2016; 92:1-5. [PMID: 26945939 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2015] [Revised: 10/30/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report a case of robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) during pregnancy and review the existing literature on the topic. METHODS A 35-year-old asymptomatic pregnant woman at 20 weeks gestation was found to have a large mass in the right kidney during routine anatomic ultrasound for fetal assessment. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a 7.5 cm right upper-pole solid-enhancing renal mass, concerning for malignancy, without evidence of local extension or metastases. Ultimately, after shared decision-making between the patient and her physicians, the patient elected to proceed with RPN. A multidisciplinary approach was undertaken perioperatively. Notably, coordination between high-risk maternal fetal medicine, obstetrics, anesthesia, and urology were paramount to this endeavor. RESULTS The patient was seen and assessed by obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine preoperatively, and fetal heart tones were monitored immediately before and after surgery and every day of her hospitalization. Total operating time was 253 minutes with an estimated blood loss of 120 cc. Warm ischemia time was 36 minutes, and 70% of normal renal parenchyma was preserved. The patient's creatinine peaked at 0.81 mg/dL, and her hemoglobin nadir reached 9.6 g/dL. She was discharged on postoperative day 6 in excellent condition. Final pathology demonstrated a 6.6 cm chromophobe renal cell carcinoma with negative margins. CONCLUSION RPN during pregnancy is feasible but requires perioperative planning, multidisciplinary coordination, and careful operative decision-making to ensure optimal safety of mother and fetus. Herein, we report the first described case of RPN for renal neoplasm during pregnancy.
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- Daniel Ramirez
- Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH.
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- Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH
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Kosmidis C, Anthimidis G, Varsamis N, Makedou F, Georgakoudi E, Efthimiadis C. Episode of Familial Mediterranean Fever-Related Peritonitis in the Second Trimester of Pregnancy Followed by Acute Cholecystitis: Dilemmas and Pitfalls. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CASE REPORTS 2016; 17:115-9. [PMID: 26907752 PMCID: PMC4767334 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.896017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND Differential diagnosis of acute abdomen in pregnant patients is one of the greatest challenges for the clinician. Occurrence of Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) paroxysm of peritonitis and acute cholecystitis during pregnancy is a unique clinical entity that leads to serious diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas. CASE REPORT We present the case of a 33-year-old Armenian patient at 16 weeks' gestational age with a history of FMF, who was admitted twice within 1 month with acute abdomen. The first episode was attributed to FMF and successfully treated conservatively with colchicine. The second episode was diagnosed as acute cholecystitis and led to emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and lysis of peritoneal adhesions from previous FMF attacks. The patient presented an uneventful postoperative clinical course and had a normal delivery of a healthy infant at the 39th week of gestation. CONCLUSIONS Pregnant patients with acute abdomen should be evaluated with open mind. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first published report of the coexistence of 2 different causes of acute abdomen during pregnancy. Meticulous history and thorough physical, laboratory, and radiologic examination are the keys to reach a correct diagnosis. Treatment of pregnant patients with acute abdomen should be individualized. Administration of colchicine should be continued during conception, pregnancy, and lactation in patients with FMF history. Laparoscopic intervention in pregnant patients with surgical abdomen such as acute cholecystitis is the optimal method of treatment.
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- Department of Surgery, Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Oncology, Interbalkan European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Faculty of Medicine, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Thessaloniki, Greece
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Bolla D, Raio L, Favre D, Papadia A, In-Albon S, Mueller MD. Laparoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Repair of Uterine Scar Isthmocele Connected With the Extra-Amniotic Space in Early Pregnancy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2016; 23:261-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gupta P, Choudhary R, Jethava D, Sharma BK. Anaesthetic management of a pregnant patient posted for laparoscopic appendectomy in third trimester. Indian J Anaesth 2015; 59:690-1. [PMID: 26644626 PMCID: PMC4645367 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5049.167480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Priyamvada Gupta
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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The diagnosis of a gynecological malignancy during pregnancy is rare but not uncommon. Cancer treatment during pregnancy is possible, but both maternal and fetal interests need to be respected. Different treatment plans may be justifiable and multidisciplinary treatment is advised. Clinical trials are virtually impossible, and current evidence is mainly based on small case series and expert opinion. Individualization of treatment is necessary and based on tumor type, stage, and gestational age at time of diagnosis. Termination of pregnancy is not necessary in most cases. Surgery and chemotherapy (second trimester and onwards) are possible types of treatment during pregnancy. Radiotherapy of the pelvic area is not compatible with an ongoing pregnancy. This article discusses the current recommendations for the management of gynecological malignancies (cervical, ovarian, and vulvar cancers) during pregnancy.
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Laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy versus open: a study in 1999 pregnant patients. Surg Endosc 2015; 30:593-602. [PMID: 26091987 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-015-4244-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND When pregnant patients require surgery, whether to perform an operation open or laparoscopic is often debated. We evaluated the impact of laparoscopy for common general surgical problems in pregnancy to determine safety and trends in operative approach over time. METHODS Pregnant patients undergoing appendectomy or cholecystectomy were identified using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. We analyzed demographics, operative characteristics, and outcomes. Univariate comparison and multivariate regression analysis (MVA) were performed adjusting for confounding factors: age, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, and smoking, and an additional MVA was performed for perforated cases. RESULTS A total of 1999 pregnant patients between 2005 and 2012 were evaluated. Of 1335 appendectomies, 894 were performed laparoscopically (LA) and 441 open (OA). For 664 cholecystectomies, 606 were laparoscopic (LC) and 58 open (OC). There were no deaths. For LA versus OA, patient characteristics were not different {age: 27.7 vs. 28.2 years, p = 0.19; diabetes: 1.8 vs. 0.9%, p = 0.24; smoking: 19 vs. 16.1%, p = 0.2} except for BMI (27.9 vs. 28.4 kg/m(2); p = 0.03). LA had shorter operative times (ORT), length of stay (LOS), and fewer postoperative complications compared to OA. In MVA, difference between approaches remained statistically significant for ORT (<0.0001), LOS (<0.01), and wound complications (<0.01). MVA was performed for perforated cases alone: LA had equal ORT (p = 0.19) yet shorter LOS (p = <0.001). The majority of LA were performed in the last 4 years versus the first 4 years (61 vs. 39%, p < 0.001). For LC versus OC, patient characteristics were not different: age (28.3 vs. 28.7 years; p = 0.33), BMI (31.4 vs. 33.2 kg/m(2), p = 0.25), diabetes (2.8 vs. 3.5%, p = 0.68), and smoking (21.1 vs. 25.9%, p = 0.4). LC had a shorter ORT, LOS, and fewer postoperative complications than OC. In MVA, the difference between approaches remained statistically significant for ORT (<0.0001), LOS (<0.0001), and minor complications (<0.01). In MVA for cholecystitis with perforation, no difference was seen for LOS, ORT, or postoperative complications (p > 0.05). The percentage of LC cases appeared to increase over time (89 vs. 93%, p = 0.06). CONCLUSION While fetal events are unknown, LA and LC in pregnant patients demonstrated shorter ORT, LOS, and reduced complications and were performed more frequently over time. Even in perforated cases, laparoscopy appears safe in pregnant patients.
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Amant F, Han SN, Gziri MM, Vandenbroucke T, Verheecke M, Van Calsteren K. Management of cancer in pregnancy. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2015; 29:741-53. [PMID: 25797199 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2015.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2014] [Revised: 02/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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A multidisciplinary discussion is necessary to tackle a complex and infrequent medical problem such as cancer occurring during pregnancy. Pregnancy does not predispose to cancer, but cancers occurring in women of reproductive age are encountered during pregnancy. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are the preferred staging examinations, but also a sentinel node staging procedure is possible during pregnancy. Standard cancer treatment is aimed for. Operations can safely be performed during pregnancy, but surgery of genital cancers can be challenging. The observation that chemotherapy administered during the second or third trimester of pregnancy, that is, after the period of organogenesis, has little effect on the long-term outcome of children adds to the therapeutic armamentarium during pregnancy. Cancer treatment during pregnancy adds in the continuation of the pregnancy and the prevention of prematurity.
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- Frédéric Amant
- Gynecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Gynecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, UCL, Brussels, Belgium
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- Gynecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Gynecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, Department of Oncology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals Leuven, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Saccardi C, Visentin S, Noventa M, Cosmi E, Litta P, Gizzo S. Uncertainties about laparoscopic myomectomy during pregnancy: A lack of evidence or an inherited misconception? A critical literature review starting from a peculiar case. MINIM INVASIV THER 2014; 24:189-94. [DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2014.987678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Socas Macías M, Reguera Rosal J, Alarcón del Agua I, Pérez Vega H, Morales-Conde S. Vómitos, embarazo y bypass gástrico: ¿emergencia bariátrica? Cir Esp 2014; 92:626-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2014.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2013] [Revised: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Currie A, Bradley E, McEwen M, Al-Shabibi N, Willson PD. Laparoscopic approach to fibroid torsion presenting as an acute abdomen in pregnancy. JSLS 2014; 17:665-7. [PMID: 24398215 PMCID: PMC3866077 DOI: 10.4293/108680813x13794522666400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This case report demonstrates the safe application of laparoscopic excisional myomectomy in the first trimester of pregnancy. Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are seen in up to 4% of pregnancies, and most commonly present with pain in pregnancy, which can be due to red degeneration or torsion. Most cases previously have been managed with open resection. We report the case of a 35-y-old primagravida woman, presenting with acute lower abdominal pain at 11 wk gestation. Ultrasound demonstrated an 8-cm fibroid only. She demonstrated features of lower abdominal peritonitis and was scheduled for a diagnostic laparoscopy. At operation, a torsed subserosal fibroid was found. She successfully underwent laparoscopic myomectomy with the endoGIA vascular stapler and subsequent Pfannenstiel delivery. The patient was discharged 48 h postoperatively to continue her pregnancy. This case demonstrates the safe application of laparoscopic excisional myomectomy in the first trimester of pregnancy. Previously reported cases in the literature have focused on open resection or bipolar diathermy enucleation and morcellation. A high degree of suspicion should be maintained for the diagnosis in patients presenting to the surgical service with acute lower abdominal peritoneal signs during pregnancy.
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- Andrew Currie
- Department of General Surgery, Kingston Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey KT2 7QB, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery1 Kingston Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
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- Department of General Surgery1 Kingston Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2 Kingston Hospital, Kingston-uponThames, Surrey, UK
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- Department of General Surgery1 Kingston Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
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Walker HGM, Al Samaraee A, Mills SJ, Kalbassi MR. Laparoscopic appendicectomy in pregnancy: a systematic review of the published evidence. Int J Surg 2014; 12:1235-41. [PMID: 25219891 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2014.08.406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2014] [Revised: 08/08/2014] [Accepted: 08/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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UNLABELLED Surgical intervention for acute appendicitis during pregnancy carries significant risk to both mother and foetus. The safety of Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in pregnancy has been a matter of debate among clinicians. We have critically reviewed the available published evidence in regards with this debate. CONCLUSION There is no strong current evidence as to the preferred modality of appendicectomy; open or laparoscopic, during pregnancy from the prospect of foetal or maternal safety. However, low grade evidence shows that laparoscopic appendicectomy during pregnancy might be associated with higher rates of foetal loss.
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- Humphrey G M Walker
- Department of General Surgery, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington NE63 9JJ, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington NE63 9JJ, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington NE63 9JJ, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Wansbeck General Hospital, Ashington NE63 9JJ, UK
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Cancer and pregnancy: an overview for obstetricians and gynecologists. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2014; 211:7-14. [PMID: 24316272 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 12/01/2013] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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A relatively rare occurrence, pregnancy-associated cancer affects approximately 1 in 1000 pregnancies. Optimizing treatment of the cancer and minimizing harm to the fetus are often dependent on the extent of disease, treatment options required, and the impact on the pregnancy as well as the gestational age of pregnancy. When malignancy is diagnosed, the obstetrician-gynecologist plays a key role in the diagnosis, initial evaluation, and coordination of patient care. Furthermore, the obstetrician-gynecologist may be asked to assist in fertility planning for young women with a new diagnosis of cancer and may be responsible for addressing questions about family-planning needs and the safety of future pregnancy. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to provide the obstetrician-gynecologist with a relevant overview of the current literature regarding concurrent pregnancy and cancer diagnoses, management options, including maternal and neonatal outcomes, as well as the future needs of young women diagnosed with cancer who desire fertility preservation.
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Domján Z, Holman E, Bordás N, Dákay AS, Bahrehmand K, Buzogány I. Hand-assisted laparoscopic radical nephrectomy in pregnancy. Int Urol Nephrol 2014; 46:1757-60. [PMID: 24800881 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-014-0726-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Accepted: 04/21/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To demonstrate the beneficial results of hand-assisted laparoscopic tumor nephrectomy in pregnancy and to emphasize the proper timing of such surgery for its crucial importance attempting to avoid fatal cancer-related outcomes as a result of late interventions of aggressive tumors. METHODS A report of a 32-year-old woman with a 61 × 41 mm chromophobe renal cell carcinoma (RCC) successfully treated with laparoscopic transperitoneal hand-assisted nephrectomy during the 20th week of gestation is presented. RESULTS The fetus was stable during the intervention; the postoperative period was uneventful; she had a normal vaginal delivery at term and gave birth to a healthy female child. The patient remained tumor-free at her 34-month follow-up. CONCLUSION Although the pure laparoscopic interventions have become recognized in the treatment of RCC over the last decade, these methods have their limitations and dangers as well. The hand-assistance method makes the procedure faster and safer which is especially important during second or third trimester. Renal biopsy may play a specifically important role in predicting the malignant potential of a renal tumor, whereas postponement of this surgery until after delivery, may lead to the mother's death. To our knowledge, this is the first report on hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy in pregnancy.
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- Zsolt Domján
- Department of Urology, Péterfy Sándor Hospital, Péterfy Sándor Str. 8-20, Budapest, 1074, Hungary,
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Sasaki KJ, Miller CE. Adnexal Torsion: Review of the Literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014; 21:196-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 09/02/2013] [Accepted: 09/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chung JC, Cho GS, Shin EJ, Kim HC, Song OP. Clinical outcomes compared between laparoscopic and open appendectomy in pregnant women. Can J Surg 2013; 56:341-6. [PMID: 24067519 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.022112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the initial absolute or relative contraindication of laparoscopic surgery during pregnancy, in the last decade, laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has been performed in pregnant women. But few studies compare the outcomes of LA compared with open appendectomy (OA). We investigated clinical outcomes to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LA compared with OA in pregnant women. METHODS We recruited consecutive pregnant patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis who were undergoing LA or OA between May 2007 and August 2011 into the study. RESULTS Sixty-one patients (22 LA and 39 OA) enrolled in our study. There were no significant differences in duration of surgery, postoperative complication rate and obstetric and fetal outcomes, including incidence of preterm labour, delivery type, gestation age at delivery, birth weight and APGAR scores between the 2 groups. However, the LA group had shorter time to first flatus (2.4 ± 0.4 d v. 4.0 ± 1.7 d, p = 0.034), earlier time to oral intake (2.3 ± 1.6 d v. 4.1 ± 1.9 d, p = 0.023) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (4.2 ± 2.9 d v. 6.9 ± 3.7 d, p = 0.043) than the OA group. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic appendectomy is a clinically safe and effective procedure in all trimesters of pregnancy and should be considered as a standard treatment alternative to OA. Further evaluation including prospective randomized clinical trials comparing LA with OA are needed to confirm our results.
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- Jun Chul Chung
- From the Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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Safety and Feasibility of a Single-port Laparoscopic Adnexal Surgery During Pregnancy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2013; 20:864-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2013] [Revised: 05/27/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Widespread use of ultrasound in early pregnancy has led to the detection of incidental adnexal masses more frequently. This article reviews the diagnosis and management options for adnexal masses in pregnancy. The availability of high-resolution ultrasound has made observation to be a viable option in some cases. However, for those masses suspicious of malignancy, at risk of torsion, rupture, or clinically symptomatic, surgical treatment is warranted. Laparoscopy has been successfully used in pregnancy and is safe in experienced and trained hands in properly equipped units.
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- Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Doncaster, United Kingdom
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