RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the third trimester of pregnancy
JF Saudi Medical Journal
JO Saudi Med J
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 291
OP 292
VO 29
IS 2
A1 Meshikhes, AbdulWahed N.
YR 2008
UL http://smj.org.sa/content/29/2/291.abstract
AB We report a case of a 35-year-old lady who presented in the third trimester of her pregnancy with signs, symptoms, and radiological features of acute cholecystitis. She was initially treated conservatively, but failed to respond well. Hence, laparoscopic cholecystectomy LC was performed successfully with good materno-fetal outcome. This article discusses the feasibility and safety of LC in the third trimester of pregnancy and the special precautions that are needed to guarantee the safety of materno-fetal well-being.