ABSTRACT
Since all types of gastrointestinal and gynecological surgical disorders may occur during pregnancy, 0.2% to 1% of all pregnant women will have nonobstetrical surgery (1). Although elective intra-abdominal surgery during pregnancy has been discouraged because of the perceived risks of premature birth or miscarriage, the principles of diagnosing and treating a pregnant woman are no different from those used when treating nonpregnant patients. As a general rule, the condition of the mother should be a priority; obviously, adequate management of the mother usually benefits both mother and fetus. Surgery and anesthesia are much less dangerous for mother and fetus than the potential complications from acute conditions such as appendicitis, biliary tract diseases, or adnexal torsion (1-3).
