Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), also known as Ogilvie's syndrome, is defined by poor peristaltic activity of the colon that mimics mechanical obstruction in the absence of any mechanical occlusive gut lesion. This case report is the first to be published on ACPO occurring after robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy. Given that robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery has become the next major stage of advancement for a range of operations, especially in gynecologic oncology surgery, this report emphasizes the importance of recognizing precipitating factors associated with this syndrome, including minimally invasive surgery.
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