Laparoscopic excision of early interstitial pregnancy with combined usage of intra‐abdominal ultrasonography

Abstract

We report the cases of one patient with a right cornual pregnancy and one with a right interstitial pregnancy who were treated successfully with laparoscopic resection. In the patient with interstitial pregnancy, intra‐abdominal ultrasonography was used for definite diagnosis and confirmation of complete removal of gestational tissue during the operation. These two patients were discharged within 2 days and could return to work within 1 week after the procedure. For a well experienced laparoscopist, these dangerous forms of ectopic pregnancies may not be contraindications to be laparoscopic management. For cases with uncertain diagnosis before operation, the combined use of intra‐operative ultrasound is efficacious and recommended.