Laparoscopic

Tubal Re-Anastomosis

A very popular method of birth control in the United States is tubal sterilization.

Over one million of these surgeries are performed annually. Many are done soon after delivery (post-partum) or during cesarean section. Others are done electively (interval tubal sterilization) either by laparoscopy or by mini-laparotomy. Tubes are either cut, burned, or both; rings (falope ring) or clips (hulka filshie) are applied to secure and permanently close the tubal lumen.

A significant number of these patients find themselves, later in life, wanting to conceive. Reasons include divorce, new marriage, loss of children, or simply the realization that they would like a larger family. Traditionally, tubal reconnection has been attempted through laparotomy (opening of the abdomen) and using microscopes or other image-enhancing devices. The recovery time after this type of operation could be several weeks.

Over the last few years, our team has developed and implemented new techniques and instrumentation that allow us to successfully perform these procedures laparoscopically in an outpatient setting. The lack of a large abdominal incision assures a much faster recovery and minimizes the immediate as well as the long-term complications. The success rate is expected to be better than the traditional method; however, it also depends on the patient’s age, type of ligation, and condition of the tubes at the time of the operation. Other fertility factors are evaluated and corrected as necessary.

More information is available at the following website:

www.LaparoscopicTubalReversal.com

To view a short video of our advanced laparoscopic tubal reversal procedure, please click the image below. Please note that our video is being hosted by YouTube.com, and any links to outside content are beyond our control. Their presence on our site does not imply any endorsement on our part.

Laparoscopic Tubal Reversal Video

If you would like an appointment, please call (773) 542-7000, or e-mail us at the following address:

reversal@oakbrookendoscopy.com

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