Brachial plexopathy secondary to prolonged malpositioning of the upper extremity is a rare but
well-known post-operative complication with potentially significant medico-legal implications. The rise
in the number of laparoscopic and robotic procedures requiring prolonged periods in Trendelenburg
may lead to the increased incidence of this condition. We present three patients with reversible injury
to the upper trunk of the brachial plexus that developed during laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries
performed in the Trendelenburg position