Laparoscopic appendectomy in pregnant patients: a review of 45 cases

Lemieux, Patrice; Rhéaume, Pascal; Lévesque, Isabelle; Bujold, Emmanuel; Brochu, Gaëtan

doi:10.1007/s00464-008-0201-9

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“…The mean age of the patients was 26 (19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35) years. The mean gestational age at the time of LA was 17.6 weeks (4-33 weeks).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Management of Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy

Kapan¹,

Bozkurt²,

Turhan³

et al. 2013

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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“…The mean age of the patients was 26 (19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35) years. The mean gestational age at the time of LA was 17.6 weeks (4-33 weeks).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[29][30][31] We operated 10 patients within 12 hours with laparoscopic approach. We used open technique for the first trocar insertion.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy

Kapan¹,

Bozkurt²,

Turhan³

et al. 2013

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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“…Systematic review by Walsh et al (2008) found significantly high foetal loss (6 %) but lower preterm delivery rate [15]. Systematic review and meta-analysis by Wilasrusmee et al (2012) [17].…”

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confidence: 95%

“…Laparoscopy has been found to be safe in any trimester [18], but LA was associated with longer operating time and higher conversion rates in the third trimester [17].…”

Section: Appendicitismentioning

confidence: 99%

Laparoscopic Surgery in Luminal Gastrointestinal Emergencies—a Review of Current Status

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Laparoscopy has already established itself as the preferred surgical approach in a variety of elective surgical conditions. Along with its usual advantages of less tissue trauma and faster recovery, its diagnostic as well as therapeutic role is making it an attractive option in emergency surgery. In this paper, we have reviewed the current status of laparoscopic surgery in luminal gastrointestinal emergencies. Relevant papers were selected using Medline database from 2007 to the present. These were reviewed, and outcomes were stated under the headings of appendicitis, perforated peptic ulcer, colorectal emergencies and small bowel obstruction. The laparoscopic intervention was found to be of clear benefit in most of the patients with appendicitis. Its role, however, is not absolutely clear in managing perforated peptic ulcers. Laparoscopic lavage and drainage have been recommended in diverticular perforation with limited contamination. Small case series and studies have shown benefits of laparoscopic surgery in iatrogenic colonic perforations, colonic obstruction, emergency colectomy and small bowel obstruction. Laparoscopic surgery can be recommended in appendicitis and lowrisk cases of perforated peptic ulcers. Its definitive role in other conditions needs more evidence. The surgeon's experience and careful patient selection are very important to improve the outcome.

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“…The ongoing debate is whether the laparoscopic procedure leads to a higher percentage of fetal loss as is reported in a systematic review from the UK (Walsh et al, 2008) or not, as is stated in a review from the United States (Jackson et al, 2008). More recent studies consider the laparoscopic approach to be safe and effective with a low rate of complications for the mother and the fetus (Corneille et al, 2010;Jeing et al, 2011;Kirshtein et al, 2009;Lemieux et al, 2009;Machado et al, 2009;Moreno-Sanz, 2007;Sadot et al). It has to be stated that long-term consequences of the pneumoperitoneum for the fetus have not yet been studied.…”

Section: Pregnant Patientsmentioning

confidence: 99%