WHEN BEAUTY MEETS RISK: LAPAROSCOPIC CHALLENGES IN ECTOPIC PREGNANCY POST-ABDOMINOPLASTY

Ectopic pregnancy is the foremost cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester and the clinical picture becomes even more complex in women with a history of abdominal surgeries. Among these, abdominoplasty, a widely performed cosmetic procedure, introduces distinct anatomical and physiological alterations that can obscure diagnosis and complicate management. We report a rare and thought-provoking case of ectopic pregnancy following abdominoplasty, emphasizing the atypical clinical presentation, diagnostic dilemmas, and tailored management strategies. This case underscores the need for heightened clinical vigilance and a nuanced approach in managing early pregnancy complications in post-abdominoplasty patients.