Tubal Ligation Reversal

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Obtaining Medical Records For Tubal Reversal Surgery

Dr. Berger has performed nearly 6000 tubal ligation reversal procedures. The success of the procedure depends on several factors, including a woman's age, the type of sterilization performed and the length of healthy tube remaining following surgery.

One way to determine what your success rate may be is with the operative report from your tubal ligation. This can be obtained from the doctor who performed the surgery or from the medical records department of the hospital where your procedure was performed. When patients forward their records, Dr. Berger reviews the operative report at no charge and provides input regarding possible outcomes following reversal surgery. If patients are unable to get the records, Dr. Berger can proceed without them or can perform a screening laparoscopy to assess the overall condition of the tubes if your body mass index (BMI) is less than 30.

Fortunately, Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of situations, including those cases where the tubes have been cut and burned.

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