Evaluation and Management of Common Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications in Gynecologic Endoscopy

Brittany Lees; Jubilee Brown

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2022.03.002

Evaluation and Management of Common Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications in Gynecologic Endoscopy

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2022 Jun;49(2):355-368. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2022.03.002.

Authors

Brittany Lees¹, Jubilee Brown²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 2100, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA. Electronic address: brittany.lees@atriumhealth.org.
² Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Suite 2100, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA.

PMID: 35636813
DOI: 10.1016/j.ogc.2022.03.002

Abstract

Gynecologic laparoscopy is a safe and effective route of surgery for many types of procedures. The potential for injury does exist, and prevention and timely recognition of complications are essential for maintaining the quality and safety of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Each facet of care, including preoperative preparation, appropriate patient positioning, trocar placement, and surgical technique, is reviewed, and recommendations are made to facilitate the performance of safe surgery and immediate recognition of complications if they do arise.

Keywords: Complications; Injury; Laparoscopy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Laparoscopy* / adverse effects
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
Postoperative Complications* / diagnosis
Postoperative Complications* / prevention & control