Laparoscopy in the Morbidly Obese Pregnant Patient Using a Modified Foley Lap-Lift Technique: Case Report

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• 作者：Lubna Chohan ; Mildred M. Ramirez ; Carla A. Martinez ; Charlie C. Kilpatrick
• 关键词：Laparoscopy ; Obesity ; Pregnancy
• 刊名：Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• 出版年：2011
• 出版时间：July-August 2011
• 年：2011
• 卷：18
• 期：4
• 页码：538-540
• 全文大小：363 K

文摘

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.