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Reversal of Sterilisation

Tubal sterilisation is a common mean of birth control. The operation to reverse this permanent form of contraception is known as reversal of sterilisation or microsurgical tubal reanastomosis. The surgery employs the use of very thin microsuture to carefully put the tubes back together and is considerably more involved than the operation performed for the sterilisation.

Reversal of tubal sterilisation can be performed by laparoscopy or through a mini-laparotomy incision. If the procedure is completed by laparoscopy patients are allowed home the same day and their recovery time is much quicker as compared to mini-laparotomy, which may require up to two days of hospital stay and may restrict daily activities for a period up to four weeks.

The success of the surgery is dependent upon several factors including the length of the fallopian tube remaining after the sterilization, the use of tying, cautery or burning the fallopian tube and the expertise of the surgeon.

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