ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2021
Surgical and obstetrical outcomes after laparoscopic appendectomy during pregnancy: a case-matched analysis.
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- Laparoscopic and Robotic Appendectomy: Efficiency and Cost Comparison.Journal of surgery and research · 2026Article
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- Operative and non-operative management of acute appendicitis during pregnancy: a population-based study.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Article
- Pregnant patients requiring emergency general surgery: a scoping review of diagnostic and management strategies.Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgieArticle
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Abstract
purposeLaparoscopic appendectomy (LA) for acute appendicitis (AA) remains controversial during pregnancy. We aimed to determine surgical and obstetrical outcomes of LA in pregnant women.
methodsPregnant women who underwent LA for AA (G1) between 2006 and 2019 were included and matched by gender, age, white blood cells, ASA score, and presence of peritonitis in a 1:2 ratio with non-pregnant women who had undergone LA (G2). Demographics and surgical outcomes were compared between groups. Preterm delivery and fetal loss rate were also analyzed.
resultsFrom a total of 2009 LA, 18 (0.9%) were included in G1 and 36 (1.8%) in G2. There were no intraoperative complications or converted surgeries. Length of hospital stay was longer in G1 (G1: 2.6 vs G2: 1.4 days, p < 0.01). There was no difference in overall morbidity and readmission rates. Fetal loss and preterm delivery rates were both 11%.
conclusionLA in pregnant women has similar intraoperative and postoperative outcomes as those achieved in non-pregnant patients. In addition, the laparoscopic approach does not seem to jeopardize obstetrical outcomes.
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