Over the previous three decades, the prevalence and growth of overweight and obese status
has risen relentlessly in both the general population and pregnant women. This rise is seen …

Objective To compare the perioperative outcomes and anesthetic-related complications of
morbidly obese and super-obese parturients delivering by cesarean section. Methods A …

Results There is limited information to direct evidence-based care of superobese women
who undergo cesarean delivery. Superobese women have a 30% to 50% risk of wound …

Background We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of surgical site infection
(SSI) after cesarean delivery (CD) in a rural area in China. Methods We identified 155 …

Background Several studies suggest that maternal obesity might be associated with
intraoperative and postoperative complications of cesarean delivery. However, these results …

Introduction Timing of induction of labor (IOL) at term has been investigated in multiple
settings. In Denmark, the 'When to INDuce for OverWeight'(WINDOW) study compares IOL at …

Obesity and Gynecology, Second Edition, presents updated chapters on a variety of topics,
ranging from adolescent obesity, contraception, assisted reproduction and sexual …

Objective To estimate the risk of perioperative morbidity with increasing number of
cesareans. Study Design We conducted a retrospective cohort study from 2004 to 2010 …

Purpose To identify potential risk factors for bladder injury during cesarean section (CS).
Methods We conducted an observational case–control study from 2009 to 2024 at our …

Background Research on obesity in women of reproductive age is heterogeneous in
gestational age and body mass index (BMI) classification and focused mostly on pregnancy …