Special problems in laparoscopic surgery - Previous abdominal surgery, obesity, and pregnancy

Authors
Curet, MJ
Citation
Mj. Curet, Special problems in laparoscopic surgery - Previous abdominal surgery, obesity, and pregnancy, SURG CL NA, 80(4), 2000, pp. 1093
Citations number
121
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery,"Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
SURGICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00396109 → ACNP
Volume
80
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-6109(200008)80:4<1093:SPILS->2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Initially, many contraindications to laparoscopic surgery existed, includin g previous abdominal surgery, obesity, and pregnancy. Patients with these s pecial conditions are no longer denied minimally invasive surgery. With pro per precautions, laparoscopic surgery can be performed safely in patients w ho have had previous abdominal surgery, who are obese, and who are pregnant . This article summarizes methods for minimizing complications and maximizi ng success for these patients.