Tubal reversal is a minimally-invasive surgical operation
February 7th, 2010
Laparoscopic tubal reversal is a minimally-invasive surgical operation (laparoscopy), using small, specially-designed instruments to reconnent the fallopian tubes.After giving general anesthesia, a 10 mm tubeknown as trocar is inserted just at the posterior area of the navel, and a gas is pumped into the abdomen to create sufficient space to execute the surgery safely and precisely. The laparoscope, connected to a camera, is brought into the abdominal cavity through the same tube, and the abdomen/pelvis is fully inspected. The fallopian tubes are evaluated and the obstruction is examined. Three surgical instruments are employed to remove the occlusion and prepare the two sections of the tube to be reconnected.One method involves the use of a tubal cannulator, which is inserted into the womb through the cervix, allowing the fallopian to be threaded with a precise stent. This provides for improved alignment of the tubes, so a better connection can be accomplished. Little sutures (less than a hair strand in thickness) are cautiously and precisely set to unite the 2 segments.
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