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TUBAL REVERSAL
A tubal ligation reversal is a surgical procedure to restore fertility in women that have previously undergone a tubal ligation. In most cases, a tubal ligation involves destroying a small portion of the tube by cutting, tying, clipping, or burning the tube. Provided that this involves only a small portion of the middle section of the tube, surgery can be quite successful at restoring a woman's fertility potential. The surgical procedure involves repairing and reconnecting the blocked tubal segment to the remainder of the Fallopian tube, restoring the ability to conceive naturally.
Advantages to tubal reversal include:
- Favorable success rates
- Lower cost than IVF
- Lower multiple pregnancy rates
- May allow for natural conception without additional medical treatments
Factors that affect the success of tubal reversal include:
- Advanced maternal age
- Weight/BMI
- General overall health
- Type of prior surgical method/technique used for tubal ligation
- The extent of damage to the tube/remaining tubal length
- Egg quality
- Sperm number and/or sperm quality
Dr. Bachus uses a mini-laparotomy surgical technique, which involves making a small lower abdominal incision to allow for optimal visualization of the reproductive organs. In most cases, this is an outpatient procedure with the option of an overnight stay at a surgical center. A typical recovery time is approximately 2-3 weeks.
IVF (in vitro fertilization) is an alternative method to assist with conception in women who have previously undergone a tubal reversal. At Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine, we understand that this is a very personal choice to decide which technique is best suited for each couple. Dr. Bachus has extensive experience in both tubal reversal surgery and IVF, allowing couples to have some flexibility in their decision making process.
