Is Tubal Reversal Possible After Tubes Have Been Burned?

The first description of laparoscopic electrocoagulation, in 1962, used a type of electrical current termed monopolar current - hence the term monopolar tubal coagulation. This sterilization procedure uses electric current to destroy part of the fallopian tube. The burned part of the tube turns into scar tissue and the remaining tubal segments are separated and blocked. This was a very popular form of laparoscopic sterilization from 1970 until the early 1980’s. Patients often ask whether burned tubes can be repaired. In most cases, monopolar electrocoagulation sterilization procedures can be reversed. The success of reversal is dependent on the amount of fallopian tube that has been damaged by the electrocautery. This information is usually available in the tubal ligation operative report. When in doubt, a screening laparoscopy can be performed. Approximately 50% of patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center will become pregnant after a reversal of a monopolar coagulation sterilization procedure.

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2 Responses to “Is Tubal Reversal Possible After Tubes Have Been Burned?”

leta Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
How costly is a reversal and how can i find out if I’m a suitable candidate?
Gary Berger MD Says:
July 3rd, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Questions like this are best asked via our feedback form http://www.tubal-reversal.net/feedback/index.php or you may Call (919) 968-4656 To Speak With a Tubal Reversal Nurse.

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