Obstetric Surgery / Labor Unit
Obstetric surgery is a branch of obstetrics that focuses on surgical care during childbirth and the perinatal period. This service specializes in performing obstetric surgical procedures, such as cesarean sections and other interventions necessary to ensure the safety of both the mother and the baby during childbirth.
Tococirurgia is a medical specialty that combines obstetrics and surgery, focusing on women's health care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Some of the common procedures performed in obstetric surgery include cesarean sections, repair of perineal tears, tubal ligation, and obstetric hysterectomy.
Obstetric surgery is recommended in cases where complications arise during pregnancy or childbirth that require surgical intervention; some of these cases include placenta previa, fetal distress, and abnormal fetal presentation, among others.
The type of anesthesia used in obstetric surgery procedures varies depending on the case and the patient's preferences. It may be general, epidural, or spinal anesthesia.
Recovery time after a gynecological surgery can vary depending on the type of procedure performed and the patient's individual circumstances. In general, a period of rest and special care is recommended during the first few weeks, followed by a gradual recovery over the following weeks.