Laparoscopic Management of Heterotopic Pregnancy Post IVF - ET: A Retrospective Analysis of Eight Rare Cases Operated by a Single Surgeon

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for women with heterotopic pregnancy post IVF ET and their obstetric outcomes. Material and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of eight women who had undergone laparoscopic surgery by a single surgeon for heterotopic pregnancy post IVF ET at a tertiary care hospital. The primary outcome was the feasibility and clinical efficacy of laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of heterotopic pregnancy and the secondary outcome was their obstetric outcomes post laparoscopic surgery. Results: Eight women underwent laparoscopic salpingectomy for tubal heterotopic pregnancies post IVF - ET. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. Of these women, 06 delivered healthy babies, whereas remaining two women have ongoing pregnancies. Conclusion: Laparoscopic surgery performed by experienced Gynae endoscopic surgeons is a feasible and beneficial surgical modality for treating heterotopic pregnancy with good obstetric outcome.