Laparoscopic Surgery of Ectopic Gestational Sac Implanted in the Cesarean Section Scar

• DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e318180f696
• Publication Date: 2008-10-14T07:11:36Z
• Authors: Jung Han Lee; Seong Hee Kim; Sam Hyun Cho; Seung Ryong Kim
• Keywords: Adult; Cicatrix; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Cesarean Section; Pregnancy; Extraembryonic Membranes; Humans; Female; Laparoscopy; Pregnancy, Ectopic; 3. Good health

Aim The feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic surgery for patients with ectopic pregnancy in the cesarean section scar was studied. Methods From January 2003 to June 2007, 7 9 diagnosed a previous underwent removal gestational sac at our department. A retrospective review medical records these performed. Results In all them, successfully removed by laparoscopy without converting laparotomy defect repaired intracorporeal sutures. mean operation time 98 minutes (range: 30 210 min) hemoglobin drop after 2.3 g/dL 1.2 3.4 g/dL). postoperative hospital stay 4.3 days 3 d). None required additional methotrexate administration postoperatively. Conclusions Laparoscopic within seems be feasible safe procedure that might considered as treatment option.