Successful Laparoscopic Removal of an Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy
This presentation describes the successful laparoscopic removal of an interstitial ectopic pregnancy. Interstitial pregnancy is rare (2%-4% of tubal pregnancies). Due to its location, rupture usually results in hemorrhagic shock. Current treatments include cornual resection, hysterectomy, local injection of potassium chloride or methotrexate, and systemic methotrexate. The laparoscopic treatment of interstitial pregnancy has not been reported with the exception of Reich et al (1988). A 38 year-old gravida 4 para 3 underwent cornual resection, while preserving the tube, for a right interstitial 9-week pregnancy using the single umbilical puncture approach. The operating time was 45 minutes and blood loss 50 ml. The patient was discharged at 24 hours and had an uneventful postoperative course.
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Director, Pelosi Women's Medical Center, 350 Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne, NJ 07002.