Does Salpingectomy Affect Fertility?

Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube.

Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube. It is of two types:

• Unilateral salpingectomy: This refers to the surgical removal of a single fallopian. Unilateral salpingectomy often does not affect your fertility if the remaining fallopian tube and its attached ovary are healthy and functioning normally. So, you may still become pregnant.
• Bilateral salpingectomy: This refers to the surgical removal of both the fallopian tubes. After this surgery, you would not be able to conceive and become pregnant naturally. However, if your uterus is intact, you can opt for in vitro fertilization (IVF). In IVF, the process of fertilization (with your ovum and your partner’s sperm) is carried out outside the body in a controlled environment. The fertilized ovum is then implanted in your womb, where it can grow throughout the pregnancy.

What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

The fallopian tubes (also known as uterine tubes) are a total of two in number, each located on either side of the uterus. Each fallopian tube is connected to the uterus by ligaments and its other end contains finger-like projections known as fimbriae, located near the ovary.

The functions of fallopian tubes include:

• Allowing the sperm to reach towards the ovum for fertilization
• Helping in the transport of the fertilized egg towards the uterus

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How long does it take to recover from a salpingectomy?

You will be observed for several hours after the surgery.

Your hospital stay will be for 1-2 days in case of laparoscopic surgery and 3-7 days in case of open surgery.

You will be able to carry out your normal activities like walking and light household work immediately after getting discharged from the hospital.

Strenuous activities (such as heavy workouts, jogging, and heavy lifting) need to be restricted during the recovery period of 2-6 weeks. The duration depends upon the type of surgery; it is less in the case of laparoscopic one.

Follow-up is generally not necessary. However, you need to call the doctor right away if

• You develop fever
• Your surgical wound becomes infected (red, warm, painful on touch, oozes fluid)
• You feel sudden, extreme abdominal pain
• You experience unexpected heavy vaginal bleeding

What are the risks of a salpingectomy?

Though there are a few risks of salpingectomy, their occurrence is rare in women who undergo the surgery.

The possible complications of salpingectomy are:

• Internal bleeding
• Bleeding from the surgical wound
• Infection of the surgical wound
• Damage to the surrounding structures or organs
• Hernia (protruding of an organ from an opening in the muscle, that holds it in place)