Should Laparoscopy be Performed in the Morbidly Obese? An Expert Opinion Supporting Conventional Laparoscopy and Intraoperative Considerations for the Patient with Obesity with Benign Gynaecological Conditions

INTRODUCTION.Obesity presents significant challenges in laparoscopic surgery.Traditionally,laparoscopic procedures are considered difficult for patients with obesity,with evidence indicating longer operating times,increased blood loss,extended recovery periods and higher rates of complications,including a greater likelihood of converting to laparotomy.