Abstract
Objective
To demonstrate the outcomes of pregnancies with uterine prolapse who have undergone
laparoscopic suspension via a new approach during the first and second trimesters.
Design
Retrospective case series study.
Patients
Three patients who had undergone surgical procedures for uterine prolapse during pregnancy.
Interventions
Laparoscopic treatment of uterine prolapse involves a procedure called ‘vaginal assisted
laparoscopic sacrocervicopexy’. The complications and difficulties of each case are
described.
Results
The patients underwent surgical procedures at 12, 14 and 16 weeks of pregnancy. All
cases were delivered at term. As the gestational age increased, the operation became
more difficult and the operation time was prolonged. The patient who delivered vaginally
was complicated with shoulder dystocia.
Conclusion
Three successful cases of uterine prolapse surgery during pregnancy are reported.
Surgery can be performed during pregnancy if absolutely necessary, and does not need
to be delayed until the postpartum period.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 06, 2019
Accepted:
September 5,
2019
Received:
July 14,
2019
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