Key result
Indicated nonobstetric surgery during any trimester does not appear to subject the mother or fetus to risks significantly beyond those associated with the disease itself when risks are mitigated.
Why the study?
Does nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy increase the risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes compared to the underlying surgical disease?
Population
Pregnant women requiring nonobstetric surgery
Design
Review
Authors
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Reliance on flawed historical data may overestimate risks of nonobstetric surgery in pregnancy; leaves open accurate modern risk assessment.
Does nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy increase the risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes compared to the underlying surgical disease?
Indicated nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is generally safe and should not be delayed due to pregnancy alone, as delay may contribute to adverse outcomes.
Tolcher et al. (2018) conducted a review in Nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy. Nonobstetric surgery vs. Nonsurgical management or general pregnant population was evaluated. Indicated nonobstetric surgery during any trimester does not appear to subject the mother or fetus to risks significantly beyond those associated with the disease itself when risks are mitigated.
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