Unilateral Salpingectomy

Overview

The surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes is known as a salpingectomy. Getting pregnant is frequently more difficult after this operation. A salpingectomy may be performed for a variety of reasons, including the prevention of ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancy, tubal obstruction, or infection. If you do not want to become pregnant, it can also permanently prevent it. If you are at a higher risk of getting ovarian cancer, your doctor may advise you to have a salpingectomy as a preventative.

Salpingectomy carries the same dangers as any other operation, including infection, damage to the surrounding region, uncontrolled bleeding, unexpected response to anesthesia, and blood clots.

Salpingectomy cures specific medical issues and helps to avoid ovarian cancer in women who are predisposed to it. The major advantage of the operation is that it relieves symptoms caused by fallopian tube disorders and lowers your chance of acquiring cancer. A salpingectomy can also provide permanent contraception, ensuring that you never become pregnant again.