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Salpingectomy Treatment Hospital in yeshwanthpur

Salpingectomy

Salpingectomy Treatment Hospital in Yeshwanthpur

Salpingectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both of a woman's fallopian tubes. It is used to treat fallopian tube disorders and ectopic pregnancies and as a prophylactic step for women at a higher risk of getting ovarian cancer.

Salpingectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one or both of your fallopian tubes. When conception occurs, the fallopian tubes transport the egg to the uterus. Your fallopian tubes are located on the top and sides of your uterus, almost like a pair of horns.

A unilateral salpingectomy is when only one fallopian tube is removed. However, removing both fallopian tubes is known as bilateral salpingectomy.

Why is the procedure performed?

A salpingectomy is used to treat medical conditions such as ectopic pregnancy.

  • Uterine, ovarian, or fallopian tube cancer

  • A fallopian tube infection.

  • Endometriosis in the fallopian tubes.

  • Fallopian tubes that are blocked or damaged.

If you do not want to become pregnant, it can also permanently prevent it. If you are at a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer, your doctor may advise you to have a salpingectomy as a precaution.

Types of Salpingectomy

You have the option of removing one or both of your fallopian tubes. Salpingectomy is classified into two types:

  • Unilateral salpingectomy

Only one fallopian tube is removed in this procedure. You may still become pregnant because you will still have one functioning fallopian tube.

  • Bilateral salpingectomy

Both fallopian tubes are removed in this procedure. You won't be able to become pregnant naturally, but IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is an option if you still have a uterus. 

You can choose to remove part of the tube (partial salpingectomy) or the entire tube (total salpingectomy). It is adequate to perform either a partial or total bilateral salpingectomy for sterilisation purposes. But the entire fallopian tube will be removed if the surgical procedure is required due to a medical condition.

Procedure

There are two types of salpingectomy surgical methods:

  • Laparoscopic salpingectomy

A laparoscope is a thin instrument with a light and camera on the end that is used in minimally invasive surgery. It is inserted through the abdomen via a small incision. Your abdomen is then inflated with gas, allowing the surgeon to examine your uterus and fallopian tubes in great detail. Finally, surgical tools are inserted through additional small incisions in your abdomen to remove the fallopian tubes. After removing any excess blood and fluid, the surgeon will shut the incisions with stitches or medical glue.

  • Open abdominal salpingectomy

A large incision is made across your abdomen (called a laparotomy). This incision will allow your surgeon access to your fallopian tubes. After removing the fallopian tubes, your surgeon will stitch or staple the incision closed.

A laparoscopic approach is preferred because it is less invasive, has a shorter recovery time, and has a lower risk of complications. However, depending on the circumstances, an open approach may be required. Book an appointment at Manipal Hospitals, the Salpingectomy Treatment Hospital in Yeshwanthpur for the top-notch treatment facilities.

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