title: Laparoscopy versus laparotomy in the management of ectopic pregnancy with massive hemoperitoneum.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare the safety and feasibility of operative laparoscopy versus laparotomy in women with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and massive hemoperitoneum.
  
  
  METHODS
  In a retrospective cohort study at a university-affiliated medical center, records of women with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and massive hemoperitoneum (>800mL) were reviewed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Sixty women were diagnosed with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and massive hemoperitoneum: 48 underwent emergency laparoscopy; 12 underwent emergency laparotomy. There was no difference in hemodynamic status at presentation between the groups. Median operating time was significantly shorter in the laparoscopy group (50minutes [range, 43-63minutes] vs 60minutes [range, 60-72minutes]; P=0.01). Median intra-abdominal blood loss was significantly greater in the laparotomy group (1500mL [range, 1400-2000mL] vs 1000mL [range, 800-1200mL]; P=0.002). There was no difference between the groups regarding treatment with blood products, perioperative complications, and hospitalization period.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In patients with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and massive hemoperitoneum, laparoscopy is feasible and safe, with significantly shorter operating times compared with laparotomy. While the mode of surgery should be based on the surgeon's experience and preference, the significantly lower hemoperitoneum volume associated with laparoscopy may be a reflection of shorter operating times and quicker hemorrhage control.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel. Electronic address: co.aviad@gmail.com.
authors: Aviad
authors: A
authors: Cohen
authors: Benny
authors: B
authors: Almog
authors: Abed
authors: A
authors: Satel
authors: Joseph B
authors: JB
authors: Lessing
authors: Ziv
authors: Z
authors: Tsafrir
authors: Ishai
authors: I
authors: Levin
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D000328:Adult; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004630:Emergencies; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007902:Length of Stay; D061646:Operative Time; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: Hemodynamic instability; Massive hemoperitoneum; Ruptured ectopic pregnancy