Overview
A salpingectomy is a surgical procedure where a surgeon removes one or both of your fallopian tubes. Your fallopian tubes are a pair of ducts between your ovaries and your uterus. They allow an egg to leave your ovary and travel towards your uterus, where it can meet sperm for fertilization. After this procedure, getting pregnant is usually more difficult, as this procedure is used as a method of permanent birth control. There are several other reasons to get a salpingectomy, such as preventing ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancy, tubal blockage, or infection.
Types of salpingectomy
Partial salpingectomy
A partial salpingectomy is the surgical removal of part of a fallopian tube.
Complete salpingectomy
A complete (or total) salpingectomy is a surgical procedure to completely remove one or both fallopian tubes. Removal of one fallopian tube is called a unilateral salpingectomy and removal of both is called a bilateral salpingectomy.
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Salpingo-oophorectomy surgery involves removing the fallopian tube and the ovary.
Opportunistic salpingectomy
Salpingectomy can be done at the same time as another planned abdominal surgery. This is called opportunistic salpingectomy and it simply means taking advantage of the opportunity to remove both fallopian tubes while you are having another abdominal surgery, such as a gallbladder removal or a hernia repair. Even if you don’t have a known risk factor for getting ovarian cancer, this surgery can help prevent cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube and peritoneum (the membrane that surrounds the abdominal organs).
Outlook
Most people will recover within a few days from a laparoscopic salpingectomy. But it might take up to 14 days to resume your day-to-day lifestyle. You can return to work when you’re able, although you might need modifications for a short time.
Recovery takes longer if you had an open abdominal salpingectomy. You can expect a slower recovery that lasts up to six weeks. This is because your incision site may be sore or painful, making it challenging to resume your usual mobility levels. Talk to your healthcare provider about modifications you should make during your recovery.
Follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations about activities to avoid after surgery, including things like sexual intercourse. You should avoid strenuous exercise, lifting heavy objects and anything that puts strain on your abdomen for at least two to six weeks, depending on the type of surgery you had.
Be sure that you fully understand the physical limitations your healthcare provider recommends during the recovery period. Not following the instructions puts you at risk for injury, infection and other complications.
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