Laparoscopy and Body Mass Index: Feasibility and Outcome in Obese Patients Treated for Gynecologic Diseases

Laparoscopic approach in the various applications of gynecologic surgery does not appear to be significantly influenced by BMI in terms of surgical outcomes, laparotomy conversion rate, intraoperative and postoperative complications rate, and duration of hospital stay. The technical difficulties can be solved if skilled surgeons and anesthetists are available.