Operative laparoscopy; is it a safe option in pregnancy?

Is operative laparoscopy safe in ovarian endometriosis?

This short communication describes the delayed onset of premature ovarian failure (POF) in some young patients, between 5 to 24 months after operative laparoscopy for ovarian endometriosis. This complication apparently does not have a link with traditional risk factors for POF. In view of this observation, further and consistent clinical investigations are necessary to seek an explanation for t...

Operative Laparoscopy in Pregnancy

OBJECTIVE We compared the surgical outcomes of pregnant women undergoing laparotomy in the first 2 trimesters of pregnancy with those undergoing laparoscopy for the management of acute pelvic pain. METHODS We performed a systematic retrospective chart review of patients whose discharge diagnosis included intrauterine pregnancy with exploratory laparotomy or laparoscopy from August 1, 1993 to ...

endotracheal intubation without neuromuscular blocking agents: is it a good and safe option?

Perforated Appendicitis: Is Laparoscopy Safe?

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy in children with perforated appendicitis. METHODS This is a retrospective review of consecutive patients under the age of 18, operated on for perforated appendicitis between September 1997 and December 1999. RESULTS Sixty-nine patients were operated on for perforated appendicitis. Eleven appendecto...

Is it safe to use inhaled corticosteroids in pregnancy?

QUESTION A healthy woman with mild to moderate asthma came to my clinic today after learning that she was pregnant. She inquired about continuing her inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medication and whether there would be any risks to her unborn child if she were to do so. What would you advise? ANSWER Given the published evidence, ICSs should be continued throughout pregnancy at low to moderate d...