Understanding The Process Of Tubal Reversal Surgery

By Gregory Kelly


Tubal ligation reversal refers to the procedure used for restoration of fertility in women who have had tubal ligation. Tubal ligation is the procedure that involves cutting or blocking Fallopian tubes so as to prevent pregnancy. For the process of reversal, there is re-connection of the blocked segments to the remaining portions of the Fallopian tubes. In consideration of tubal reversal surgery, one should understand what the procedure involves.

The reversal treatment is done so that a woman can get pregnant without having to go through other medical procedures. It is not however ideal for all women. There are factors that the doctor will consider to know whether it will work successfully. The factors that determine rate of success include extent of damage of the Fallopian tubes, type of tubal ligation that one had, the remaining length of tubes and age of the individual.

The success rate will be increased for people with large portions of healthy Fallopian tubes. In addition to that, it will be much better for individuals who had the procedure done using clips or rings as compared to those those had it done through burning. One should also expect a number of risks. In the first place, there are women that will not be able to get pregnant after surgery. This is mostly because probability of success depends on factors like age.

Other complications that can be experienced are scarring of Fallopian tubes, infections, bleeding and injury to organs that are nearby. Some women could also experience ectopic pregnancy which happens when fertilized eggs are implanted outside the uterus. The implantation in such a case happens in the Fallopian tube. The various risks and complications should be discussed with the surgeon before you go for the procedure.

The procedure is usually done as either an inpatient or outpatient process. During the treatment, there is use of laparoscopic equipment to make very small incisions at the abdomen. After making of the incisions, the tubes will be reattached. Laparoscopic equipment are minute tubes attached to small cameras as well as other surgical equipment. The surgeon will remove blocked segments before trying to repair the tubes using very small stitches.

After the treatment is done, one is able to resume normal activities gradually. This could take a couple of weeks. The stitches that are used dissolve and never need to be removed. A patient should ask the doctor when the follow up appointment will be required. The rates of success will be varied from one individual to another.

One should be well versed with costs of the procedures in time. It is not usually covered by insurance. The cost will generally be in the range of several thousand dollars. The cost is inclusive of tests that are required, anesthesia and surgery.

The alternative to tubal ligation reversal is in vitro fertilization. This is whereby the egg of the woman is fertilized using a sperm outside the womb. The fertilized egg will then be placed inside the womb. IVF can be an option for those that fail to get pregnant after tubal reversal procedures.




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