Laparoscopy in Pregnancy and the Pediatric Patient

Biscette S, Shan Biscette, Yoost J, Jennie Yoost, Paige Hertweck, Hertweck P, Reinstine J, Jonathan Reinstine
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2011 · vol. 38(4) , pp. 757–776 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2011.10.001 · PMID:22134021 · W1981437477
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This paper reviews the current understanding and approaches to performing laparoscopic procedures in both pregnant patients and pediatric patients.

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Minimally invasive surgery is now standard of care for many procedures in pediatric gynecology. Laparoscopy has been well documented to produce faster recovery,decreased postoperative pain, and because of smaller incisions, a better cosmetic result. These are important when considering an active pediatric patient. Although a laparoscopic approach to endometriosis, adnexal masses, and ovarian torsion are well supported in the literature in the pediatric patient, more data are needed with regard to SILS in younger patients. Laparoscopy seems to be a better approach to oopheropexy in children undergoing radiation, and in resection of certain mullerian anomalies; however, the numbers are low.Similarly in pregnant patients, laparoscopy provides for shorter recovery times,decrease analgesic use and shorter hospital stays. Concerns about poor fetal outcomes in surgery during pregnancy for non gynecologic problems have been brought to light; however, the evidence indicates that these outcomes can be attributed to the nature of the underlying disease and not the surgical approach. With regard to pneumoperitoneum the effect of CO2 insufflation on fetal physiology and long-term outcomes remains unclear, and will continue to be an issue of controversy until larger studies are published.With both the pediatric and pregnant populations, laparoscopic complications can be diminished when performed by skilled surgeons with strict adherence to good technical principles. The advantages of laparoscopy are great, and this approach should be considered in pediatric and pregnant patients.

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Genital Diseases, Female Laparoscopy Pregnancy Complications Adolescent Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Laparoscopy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications

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