Case report reveals pulmonary embolism in a woman after laparoscopic surgery, suggesting a need for careful monitoring.
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal condition and a leading cause of preventable postoperative mortality. While laparoscopic procedures are considered minimally invasive, emerging evidence suggests a persistent risk of thromboembolic complications. Case Presentation: A 49-year-old woman admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology ward underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. On postoperative day 2, she developed acute dyspnea, hypoxia, and tachycardia. Clinical suspicion of PE was confirmed using CT pulmonary angiography. Prompt anticoagulation therapy resulted in complete recovery. Conclusion: Pulmonary embolism may occur even in low-risk individuals following laparoscopic surgery. Early recognition, timely imaging, and prompt anticoagulation are essential to improve outcomes.
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Dr. Anshu Garg*, Dr. Swati Trivedi, Dr. Sarthak Goel (2026) studied this question.
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