Laparoscopy in the morbidly obese pregnant patient using a modified foley lap-lift technique: case report

Lubna Chohan; Mildred M Ramirez; Carla A Martinez; Charlie C Kilpatrick

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.04.005

Laparoscopy in the morbidly obese pregnant patient using a modified foley lap-lift technique: case report

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2011 Jul-Aug;18(4):538-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.04.005.

Authors

Lubna Chohan¹, Mildred M Ramirez, Carla A Martinez, Charlie C Kilpatrick

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA.

PMID: 21777848
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2011.04.005

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Laparoscopy / methods*
Obesity, Morbid / surgery*
Parovarian Cyst / surgery*
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / surgery*