Salpingostomy Treatment in India
About Salpingostomy
Key Highlights
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Preserves the fallopian tube, maintaining future fertility potential.Minimally invasive approach (laparoscopic) reduces pain and scarring.Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery compared to open surgery.Targeted removal of the ectopic pregnancy while conserving healthy tissue.Lower risk of complications associated with complete tube removal.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a tubal ectopic pregnancy in a stable patient.
- Patient's desire to preserve fertility for future pregnancies.
- Ectopic pregnancy is unruptured and the fallopian tube is otherwise healthy.
- Contralateral (opposite side) fallopian tube is damaged or absent.
- As an alternative to methotrexate treatment when medication is not suitable or has failed.
How to prepare
- Confirmatory diagnosis via transvaginal ultrasound and beta-hCG blood tests.
- Complete pre-operative blood work, including blood type and crossmatch.
- Detailed discussion with the surgeon about risks, benefits, and fertility implications.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Discontinuation of certain medications like blood thinners as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Persistent ectopic pregnancy (tissue remains, requiring further treatment).
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Infection at the incision sites or within the pelvis.
- Damage to surrounding organs (bladder, bowel, blood vessels).
- Risk of future ectopic pregnancy in the same or opposite tube.
- Scar tissue formation (adhesions) inside the pelvis or tube.
- Rare conversion to an open abdominal procedure (laparotomy).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Mild to moderate pelvic pain and shoulder tip pain (from gas used in laparoscopy) is common for a few days.
- Incision sites must be kept clean and dry; watch for signs of infection.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and sexual intercourse for 2-3 weeks as advised.
- Regular follow-up with beta-hCG blood tests until levels return to zero to ensure complete resolution.
- Discuss future pregnancy plans and timing with your gynaecologist.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering salpingostomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for salpingostomy 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 salpingostomy. 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 salpingostomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Salpingostomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing salpingostomy.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Anjali Khan, a 32-year-old marketing manager,...
Anjali Khan, a 32-year-old marketing manager, had been trying to conceive for over two years. She had a history of pelvic inflammatory disease in her early twenties. She presented to her OB-GYN with sharp, stabbing right-sided pelvic pain and light vaginal spotting, several weeks after a positive home pregnancy test. An ultrasound confirmed an ectopic pregnancy in her right fallopian tube. Her doctor, Dr. Evans, recommended a laparoscopic salpingostomy to carefully remove the pregnancy while preserving the tube, as Anjali was very keen on future fertility. The minimally invasive surgery went smoothly. In recovery, she experienced relief from the pain but profound grief over the lost pregnancy. The emotional journey was complex: initial fear for her life, sadness over the loss, but later, cautious hope. Six months post-procedure, her tube was confirmed patent on a follow-up HSG test. While still healing emotionally, she and her partner felt empowered to try again, grateful her fertility was preserved.
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