title: Laparoscopy in the morbidly obese pregnant patient using a modified foley lap-lift technique: case report.
abstract: Obesity in women of reproductive age is increasing. Gynecologic laparoscopy in the morbidly obese pregnant patient presents challenges, and is not often attempted. Herein is reported a successful case using a modified Foley lap-lift technique, which improved visualization and facilitated mechanical ventilation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: Lubna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chohan
authors.forename: Mildred M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.forename: Carla A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: Charlie C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Kilpatrick
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000601:surgery*; D010310:Parovarian Cyst / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*