Laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnancy – a case report

Czech version

Authors: J. Majernik; D. Bis; P. Hanousek; V. Ninger
Authors‘ workplace: Chirurgické oddělení Chrudimská nemocnice, a. s., přednosta: MUDr. V. Ninger, PhD.
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2012, roč. 91, č. 6, s. 327-329.
Category: Case Report

Overview

The authors present a case of a 25- year- old pregnant patient diagnosed with acute appendicitis, indicated for laparoscopic appendectomy based on a consultation with gynecologists. No complications occurred during postoperative recovery and the patient was discharged on the fifth postoperative day, vital fetus with normal development.

This case review points out a rarely discussed topic of laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnant women as a safe alternative to open surgery. Appendicitis is one of the most common indications for surgery during pregnancy. Appendicitis in pregnancy represents a challenge for a surgeon, both in terms of diagnosis as well as treatment and choice of surgical approach.

Key words:
laparoscopy – appendectomy – appendicitis – pregnancy

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Perspectives in Surgery

2012 Issue 6