Tubal Reversal Ligation Surgery

Tubal ligation reversal is a highly successful procedure. Services are provided by licensed physicians at Silverlake Virgil Surgical Center, with a focus on affordability, patient comfort, and successful outcomes.

Tubal Reversal Surgery

A Tubal Reversal Procedure is a very effective way to give women a Second Chance at pregnancy.
A woman who has had a tubal ligation and now decides to become pregnant. has two primary choices: Tubal Ligation Reversal surgery or In Vitro Fertilization(IVF). The differences are clear and simple, though the decision is quite personal.
Tubal Ligation Reversal surgery is often preferable, though it does require more skill than IVF. A single operation usually what is need it to re-establish fertility for the woman. The IVF process may require several attempts before a successful pregnancy results. There is a 20-35% chance of successful impregnation with each trial. This can mean extra expenses and time and frustration while the woman awaits pregnancy
Tubal Reversal Surgery normally takes two to three hours and is done our center under general anesthetic. In order to make your fallopian tubes functional again doctor will remove any devices that have been inserted during the original tubal ligation


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What are my chances of getting pregnant?

For women under 40 years of age, a tubal reversal done using the traditional surgical procedures offers an excellent change of conceiving. Conception usually occurs in the first year following the procedure.
A Tubal Reversal significantly increases your chances of becoming pregnant. This procedure is intended to restore fertility; however, outcomes vary and are determined by the licensed provider based on each patient’s individual condition. Results are not guaranteed.

The success of surgery to reverse a tubal ligation depends on:

  • The tubal ligation method that was originally used. Clips and rings (such as the Hulka clip, Filshie clip, and Falope rings) are successfully reversed the most often. Electrocautery is least likely to be successfully reversed.
  • Time: The less time that has passed since the tubal ligation was done
  • Depending on the method used for tubal ligation and how much of the fallopian tube is damaged after tubal ligation, success rates for reversals are about 70% to 80%.

Is Tubal Reversal A Good Option For Me?

Not all women who have had a tubal ligation are candidates for reversal. During an initial evaluation, a qualified fertility specialist will assess the condition of the fallopian tubes, often using diagnostic methods such as laparoscopy.

Several factors may influence eligibility for tubal reversal, including:

  • How the original tubal ligation was performed (cut, tied, cauterized, or blocked)
  • Current age and overall health
  • The method used in the original procedure
  • The location of the sterilization within the fallopian tubes
  • The remaining length and condition of the fallopian tubes

Reversal Microsurgery

Tubal ligation reversal can be performed using microsurgical techniques. This procedure typically offers a fast recovery time and a high rate of fertility success following surgery.
Reversal surgery is often highly successful for women who have previously undergone tubal ligation.
At Silverlake Virgil Surgical Center, procedures are performed by licensed physicians with a focus on affordability, patient comfort, and successful outcomes.
Patients are provided with access to appropriate options for sterilization reversal based on individual circumstances.