The RCOG has published guidance of obtaining consent for gynaecological surgery and for participating in research during labour.
Obtaining Valid Consent to Participate in Research While in Labour provides a good practice framework for researchers who, due to the nature of their study, are limited to obtaining a valid consent for participation in research while in labour or in the immediate postpartum period.
Obtaining Valid Consent for Complex Gynaecological Surgery gives a good practice framework for obtaining valid consent from women who undergo complex gynaecological surgery. Many of the specific points of advice will apply to both complex laparoscopic and complex open surgery.
