The interval robotic transabdominal cerclage in a morbidly obese patient

J Robot Surg. 2016 Mar;10(1):69-72. doi: 10.1007/s11701-015-0543-y. Epub 2015 Nov 14.

Abstract

The most commonly used prophylactic treatment of cervical insufficiency is cerclage but it carries significant morbidity either through vaginal or abdominal approach. A robotic-assisted transabdominal cerclage (RoboTAC) placement as an interval procedure could offer advantages over the conventional laparoscopic approach especially in morbidly obese patients. We report the use of interval RoboTAC procedure in a morbidly obese patient and ultimately she delivered a healthy infant at 38 weeks 2 days nonetheless removal of the cerclage.

Keywords: Cervical insufficiency; Interval robotic transabdominal cerclage; Morbid obesity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Habitual / prevention & control*
  • Adult
  • Cerclage, Cervical / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid*
  • Pregnancy
  • Robotic Surgical Procedures / methods*