Robot-Assisted Abdominal Cerclage During Pregnancy.

Journal: JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Published Date: Jan 1, 2016

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cervical insufficiency is a difficult condition to diagnose and can lead to preterm birth, miscarriage, or perinatal infant morbidity and mortality. We conducted this retrospective case study and literature review to evaluate the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted abdominal cerclage during pregnancy.

Authors

  • Burak Zeybek
  • Amanda Hill
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
  • Gulden Menderes
    Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
  • Mostafa A Borahay
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, USA.
  • Masoud Azodi
  • Gokhan Sami Kilic
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas, USA.

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