Abstract
Heterotopic pregnancy is defined as the coexistence of an intrauterine and an ectopic pregnancy. The estimated incidence is one in 30,000 spontaneous pregnancies, with a tenfold increase in women who underwent assisted reproductive technologies. Diagnosis of a heterotopic pregnancy is often delayed because of the presence of the intrauterine gestational sac. Treatment of a heterotopic pregnancy should consist of termination of the ectopic pregnancy without damaging the ongoing intrauterine pregnancy. The least invasive procedure should therefore be used. We present a case of a heterotopic pregnancy consisting of a viable intrauterine pregnancy and an ectopic cornual pregnancy. Because of the viable intrauterine pregnancy, we decided to treat the cornual pregnancy laparoscopically by the endoloop technique. This technique is simple, safe, effective and nearly bloodless. It offers a good prognosis for the ongoing intrauterine pregnancy.
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