Laparoscopic excision of early interstitial pregnancy with combined usage of intra-abdominal ultrasonography

We report the cases of one patient with a right cornual pregnancy and one with a right interstitial pregnancy who were treated successfully with laparoscopic resection. In the patient with interstitial pregnancy, intra-abdominal ultrasonography was used for definite diagnosis and confirmation of complete removal of gestational tissue during the operation. These two patients were discharged within 2 days and could return to work within 1 week after the procedure. For a well experienced laparoscopist, these dangerous forms of ectopic pregnancies may not be contraindications to be laparoscopic management. For cases with uncertain diagnosis before operation, the combined use of intra-operative ultrasound is efficacious and recommended.