Pressure alopecia and anesthesia considerations in women undergoing robotic assisted surgical procedures—a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background: Anatomically isolated hair loss resulting from prolonged immobilization, as seen in the setting of surgeries, is referred to as pressure alopecia (PA). The objective of this clinical case report is to highlight this phenomenon particularly following robot-assisted gynecologic oncology surgical procedures utilizing Trendelenburg positioning, and to discuss peri-operative considerations.