What is an extraperitoneal cesarean section? How is it different from a traditional cesarean section?

If you are pregnant, it is best to have a natural birth, but if you have a high-risk pregnancy, fetal malposition, or even multiple births, an extra-peritoneal cesarean section may be a safer way for you to give birth.

Dr. John Shih of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at EVA said that compared to traditional C-sections, it is recommended that mothers-to-be consult their attending physicians about the feasibility of adopting an extra-peritoneal C-section, which not only results in smaller wounds, but also reduces intestinal obstruction and adhesion, and lowers the risk of infections due to childbirth. (Recommended reading: I don't dare to give birth to a child for fear of pain! (Recommended reading: Cesarean section is like a love affair, should meet with the baby in the "right time"?)

However, when the baby is delivered from the uterus, blood, amniotic fluid, and even fetal stools from the uterus may flow into the peritoneal cavity, and the intestines within the peritoneum may come into contact with the air and bacteria, leading to infections and intestinal adhesion problems.

Compared to a traditional cesarean section where the peritoneal cavity is incised, the difference in an extraperitoneal cesarean section is that after the lower abdomen is incised, the physician avoids the peritoneal cavity and instead pushes the bladder sideways before incising the uterus to deliver the baby.

This method of surgery maintains the integrity of the peritoneal cavity and prevents the flow of amniotic fluid, blood, fetal fluid, and fetal fat from the uterus into the peritoneal cavity, which can cause infection. In addition, the surgical procedure does not touch the intestines, so there is no postoperative flatulence, and there is no need for fasting.

It's worth noting that while there are many advantages to an extraperitoneal cesarean section, it's even more important to choose the right obstetrician and gynecologist to perform the procedure! The first time I saw this, I was able to get a good look at a new product, and I was able to get a good look at a new product, and I was able to get a good look at a new product, and I was able to get a good look at a new product! (Recommended reading: Obstetricians and gynecologists: Cesarean dressings really do not need to cover so long)