Tubal surgery before IVF

Neil Johnson*, Sabine van Voorst, Martin C. Sowter, Annika Strandell, Ben Willem J. Mol

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Abstract

Bilateral tubal obstruction with detectable hydrosalpinx decreases in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy rates. A number of different surgical interventions prior to IVF cycles, such as salpingectomy, tubal occlusion and aspiration have been reported to improve IVF success. Salpingectomy cures hydrosalpinx but may be technically difficult and eradicates the potential for unassisted conception. The other procedures are less complex but may be followed by recurrence of hydrosalpinx. The clinical question was: among women with confirmed tubal disease who plan to undergo IVF treatment, does surgical salpingectomy or tubal occlusion, compared with no surgery, improve ongoing pregnancy rates?
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3
Number of pages1
JournalHuman Reproduction Update
Volume17
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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