Role of tubal surgery in the era of assisted reproductive technology: a committee opinion

Fertil Steril. 2015 Jun;103(6):e37-43. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.03.032. Epub 2015 May 6.

Abstract

This document reviews surgical options for achieving patency in obstructed fallopian tubes and the factors that must be considered when deciding between surgical repair and IVF. This document replaces the document of the same name, last published in 2012 (Fertil Steril 2012;97:539–45).

Keywords: Fallopian tube; hydrosalpinx; infertility; sterilization reversal; tubal disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / complications
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / diagnosis*
  • Infertility, Female / etiology
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Patient Selection
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Reproductive Medicine / standards
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*
  • Salpingectomy / methods*
  • Salpingectomy / standards
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States