Laparoscopic management of cesarean scar pregnancy: Report of two cases with video-presentation of different operative techniques and literature review

J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2021 Oct;50(8):102066. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102066. Epub 2021 Jan 20.

Abstract

Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) is a rare form of ectopic pregnancy. We present two different techniques of laparoscopic management of CSP, with the concomitant repair of the coexisting uterine isthmocele. The first case is a combination of diagnostic hysteroscopy and laparoscopic extraction of conception products, and the second technique is a combination of laparoscopy and guided Dilation & Curettage. We also conducted a thorough review of the literature to present all cases of laparoscopic treatment of CSP, focusing on the surgical technique, the operation outcome, and the future pregnancies. Laparoscopy is a potential effective treatment of CSP.

Keywords: Cesarean scar pregnancy; Hysteroscopy; Isthmocele; Laparoscopy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Cesarean Section / methods
  • Cesarean Section / standards
  • Cicatrix / etiology
  • Cicatrix / surgery*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Laparoscopy / statistics & numerical data
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / etiology
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery