Pianalto S, Rossi M, Zaninotto G, Finco C, Paternoster D M, Ferrari M, Ancona E
Istituto di Chirurgia Generale 2, Università degli Studi di Padova.
G Chir. 1995 May;16(5):248-50.
After appendicectomy, cholecystectomy is the most frequently nongynecological operation performed in pregnant women. Pregnancy has been stated to be a contraindication to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) because of the unknown effects of a prolonged CO2 pneumoperitoneum on the fetus. Between September 1990 and December 1993 451 patients underwent LC at the 2nd Surgical Department of the University of Padova-Italy. Two patients were operated during the second trimester of pregnancy. LC without cholangiograms was successful in both patients and uncomplicated term delivery occurred. The Authors conclude that pregnancy is not a contraindication to LC; it can be performed safely during pregnancy and should be scheduled during the second trimester.
