Onset of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo After Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in the Trendelenburg Position

Herein is reported the case of a 51-year-old woman who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy in the steep Trendelenburg position who developed postoperative benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The etiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is examined and the Trendelenburg position during surgery as the triggering factor is explored.