[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pregnancy].
After appendicectomy, cholecystectomy is the most frequently nongynecological operation performed in pregnant women. Pregnancy has been stated to be a contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) because of the unknown effects of a prolonged CO2 pneumoperitoneum on the fetus. Between September 1990 and December 1993 451 patients underwent LC at the 2nd Surgical Department of the University of Padova-Italy. Two patients were operated during the second trimester of pregnancy. LC without cholangiograms was successful in both patients and uncomplicated term delivery occurred. The Authors conclude that pregnancy is not a contraindication to LC; it can be performed safely during pregnancy and should be scheduled during the second trimester.
Pianalto
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Istituto di Chirurgia Generale 2, Università degli Studi di Padova.
Rossi
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M
Zaninotto
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Finco
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C
Paternoster
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DM
Ferrari
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M
Ancona
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E
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Colecistectomia laparoscopica in gravidanza.