Salpingectomy: When Do You Need It and Do You Really Need It?
Introduction
A salpingectomy is a common surgical procedure in gynaecology where either one or both of the fallopian tubes are removed. The fallopian tubes play an important role of being the important route for egg cells to travel into the endometrium, it is also the site of fertilisation, which is why a unilateral removal can reduce your ability to get pregnant naturally. This can be done for a number of reasons, however increasingly it is being recommended for cases where it is not necessary, as we do consider it to be rather destructive and invasive. A salpingectomy must be recommended carefully, precisely and under criteria where it is necessary, for the patient’s best interest.
Patients who are recommended salpingectomy usually fall under one or more of the following criteria:
- Risk for ovarian cancer
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Cancer of the uterus
- Infection of fallopian tubes
- Endometriosis in Fallopian Tubes
- Dysfunctional Fallopian Tubes
When you have one fallopian tube removed, it’s called a unilateral salpingectomy. However, if both fallopian tubes are removed, it’s referred to as bilateral salpingectomy.
Types of Salpingectomy
- Unilateral Salpingectomy
Salpingectomy performed unilaterally. One fallopian tube is removed at a time. Because you still have one functioning fallopian tube, you may be able to conceive.
- Bilateral Salpingectomy
Both fallopian tubes are removed at this time. You won’t be able to conceive naturally, but IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) is a possibility if you want to conceive while still having a uterus.
Potential Risks of Salpingectomy
As with all surgical procedures, there are potential downsides depending on the procedure itself, how the procedure was conducted and the experience of the surgeon.
A salpingectomy carries the same risks as any other surgery:
- The operation site might be bleeding.
- General anaesthetic immuno-reaction.
- Clotting
- Organ and tissue damage in the immediate vicinity.
- Infection of the surgical site
- May require assistive reproductive technology
Rare complications that needs immediate medical attention if encountered:
- Swelling or Pains at that specific area
- Painful urinations
- Fever
- Leaking abnormal fluids or pus from incision
Antai Hospital’s Philosophy on Salpingectomy
We do believe there are specific situations that require drastic measures, but only when absolutely necessary do we recommend salpingectomy. Under conditions where are there are underlying cancerous roots such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and ovarian cancers, & life-threatening scenarios that require salpingectomy to save the patients life such as the ectopic pregnancy- tubal rupture.
For conditions such as endometriosis in fallopian tubes, blocked, swollen fallopian tubes do not necessitate a salpingectomy in Antai Hospital. There are several measures and procedures that can actually treat these conditions, retain its function and the organ itself.
Antai Hospital’s Commitment
Antai Hospital’s full refund policy for the miscarriage prevention treatments we provide should already be the best guarantee for a healthy pregnancy. Patients should rest assured, can and should go about their everyday life, focusing their diet on vegetables, beans, celery, and other fiber-rich foods. Besides that, an active lifestyle of yoga and swimming should also be incorporated to help relieve stress and increase blood circulation, which is beneficial for the fetus’s development and the mother’s health. With our assurance, a healthy lifestyle, and peace of mind, you can go through a healthy pregnancy with no complications.
Recurrent miscarriages are no doubt a heavy blow to the patient’s physical and mental health. All we can do is to help ease the burden and decrease your trauma, to slowly help you overcome the anxiety with the love and care that we provide at Antai Hospital.
Trust in Antai Hospital and trust in yourself, your pregnancy is our priority.