What surgical procedures can be performed to sterilize a woman? The fallopian tubes can be tied, cut, or removed. A hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can be performed. The ovaries can be removed. Can a woman once sterilized ever have further surgery to make her fertile again? No. And this is the reason why great thought should be given prior to performing sterilization. What is salpingitis? Inflammation of a fallopian tube. Does salpingitis usually involve both tubes? Yes, and the same infection often spread to involve the ovaries. When is surgery necessary in cases of salpingitis? When there is marked abdominal discomfort of a continuous or repeated nature, when abscess formation is apparent, and when non-surgical treatment with antibiotics has failed to clear up the infection. What kind of anesthesia is used for operations upon the fallopian tubes? General anesthesia for bleeding tubal pregnancy. General or spinal anesthesia for all other operations up on the tubes How long after an operation can the patient get out of bed? Usually the same day. How long is the average hospital stay after surgery upon the fallopian tubes? 1 -2 days. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | MAIN PAGE