Tubal ligation surgery vary in the severity of injury occurring to the fallopian tubes. Although most tubal ligations are reversible, there are many cases where tubal reversal is not possible. If the operative report from your tubal ligation indicates there may be a problem in repairing the remaining tubal segments, or if you cannot get a copy of your operative report, you may be interested in the screening laparoscopy option offered at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, NC.
In this case, your surgery begins with diagnostic laparoscopy to test your fallopian tubes. If tubal repair is possible, tubal reversal is performed immediately while you are under anesthesia. That way you do not have to undergo anesthesia and surgery again.
If tubal reversal is not possible, the operation is concluded with just the diagnostic laparoscopy. There is an additional charge of $1000 to add the screening laparoscopy, but with this option you will receive almost half of the total surgery fee in refund should tubal repair not be performed. The laparoscopy package is excellent insurance in situations when the method of ligation is unknown.
Screening laparoscopy is available to patients with a Body Mass Index 30 or less who are interested in more assurance regarding the outcome of the tubal reversal surgery. It is recommended in cases where the amount of tube remaining is questionable, such as after monopolar tubal coagulation at multiple sites along the tube.
