Abdominopelvic surgery risks in pregnancy vary by gestational age and indication
Researchers have published the most comprehensive review of adverse fetal and maternal outcomes following non-obstetric abdominopelvic surgery to date
The risk of fetal loss during abdominopelvic surgery for non-obstetric reasons during pregnancy is greater for pelvic inflammatory conditions and for procedures performed in the first or second trimester, according to a large meta-analysis.
Canadian and Australian researchers, including clinical epidemiologist Professor Nancy Baxter from the University of Melbourne, say their results can help improve preoperative counselling for women.
