A brief comparison of new and old ectopic pregnancy surgeries

With the development of medical technology, the treatment of ectopic pregnancy has also made great progress. Based on the previous drug treatment and traditional surgical treatment, many new treatments for ectopic pregnancy have been derived. Here is a simple comparison between traditional open surgery and new laparoscopic surgery.

Laparotomy: Laparotomy means that after opening the abdomen, the wall of the fallopian tube where the pregnancy is located is cut open, the embryo is taken out, and then the wall of the fallopian tube is repaired, so as to achieve the purpose of removing the lesion and preserving the fallopian tube. This treatment method for ectopic pregnancy is effective and can be cured in one go, but the patient may develop pelvic organ adhesions after the operation, which will affect her future pregnancy, and will leave ugly scars on the abdomen that are difficult to fade.

Laparoscopic surgery: Laparoscopy is the main method for treating ectopic pregnancy. This treatment method does not require laparotomy. It only requires puncturing 3 to 4 small holes in the patient's umbilicus and lower abdomen to complete the operation. After the operation, only 3 small round scars are left on the patient's abdominal wall, which does not affect the appearance. It also has little trauma and the patient's pelvic organs are not prone to adhesion after the operation. Therefore, the patient's postoperative pregnancy rate is higher than that of those undergoing laparotomy.

The above is a comparison between traditional laparotomy and new laparoscopic surgery in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. I believe it will help you choose the right treatment for ectopic pregnancy. You can also consult our online experts here.