About Fallopian Tube Surgery
Key Highlights
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Can restore or improve fertility by opening blocked tubes or repairing damage.Minimally invasive laparoscopic options often lead to less pain and faster recovery.Provides definitive treatment for ectopic pregnancies, a potentially life-threatening condition.Can treat painful conditions like hydrosalpinx or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).Offers a surgical option for permanent contraception (tubal ligation) or its reversal.
Who is this surgery for?
- Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes causing infertility.
- Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy requiring surgical intervention.
- Hydrosalpinx (fluid-filled, swollen tube), often diagnosed before IVF.
- History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or severe endometriosis affecting the tubes.
- For permanent female sterilization (tubal ligation).
- To reverse a previous tubal ligation (tubal reanastomosis).
- To remove a tubal abscess or cyst.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-operative medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (HSG, ultrasound).
- Detailed discussion with your gynaecologist about surgical goals, approach, and risks.
- Informed consent for the specific procedure planned.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery as instructed.
- Arranging for help at home and time off work for the recovery period.
- Discontinuing certain medications, like blood thinners, as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- General surgical risks: Reaction to anesthesia, bleeding, or infection.
- Damage to nearby organs (bladder, intestines, blood vessels).
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) which could cause pain or future fertility issues.
- Failure to restore tubal function or achieve pregnancy.
- Increased risk of another ectopic pregnancy in the future.
- Rare complications like blood clots or hernia at the incision site.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically short, often 1-2 days for laparoscopic surgery.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use a heating pad for abdominal discomfort.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for 2-4 weeks as advised.
- Keep incision sites clean and dry; watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge).
- Follow a balanced diet and stay hydrated to aid healing.
- Attend all follow-up appointments to monitor recovery and discuss future fertility plans if applicable.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fallopian tube surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for fallopian tube surgery in India include Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform fallopian tube surgery. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for fallopian tube surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Fallopian Tube Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing fallopian tube surgery.
Sai Sharma, a 32-year-old software engineer,...
Sai Sharma, a 32-year-old software engineer, had been trying to conceive for three years. Her history of severe pelvic pain and painful periods was finally diagnosed as Stage 3 endometriosis after a diagnostic laparoscopy. The endometriosis had caused significant scarring and blocked her right fallopian tube. Her OB-GYN, Dr. Mehta, recommended a laparoscopic salpingostomy to remove the endometriotic tissue and open the blocked tube, preserving her fertility. The minimally invasive surgery went smoothly. During her two-week recovery, Sai managed mild discomfort with pain medication. Six months post-procedure, her pelvic pain was drastically reduced. While she and her husband are continuing their fertility journey with monitored cycles, the surgery gave them renewed hope. Emotionally, Sai moved from a place of frustration and feeling 'broken' to one of empowerment and cautious optimism, feeling she had actively addressed a major barrier.
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