Laparoscopic Reversal of Tubal Ligation – A Minimally Invasive Option for Restoring Natural Fertility-Juniper Publishers

Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine   Juniper Publishers

Authored by:  Samantha Yeo

Case Description

We present the case of 34-year-old multiparous woman who underwent reversal of tubal ligation and subsequently delivered a livebirth from a spontaneous conception. Our patient was a 34 year-old woman who was recently remarried and trying to conceive. Her obstetric history included four term normal vaginal deliveries from her previous partner, and two early miscarriages. After her last delivery four years ago, she underwent postpartum sterilization. This was performed with tubal occlusion using non absorbable titanium and silicon rubber clips (Filschie® clips) via a minilaparotomy (Figures 1) [1].
A secondary subfertility evaluation revealed good ovarian reserve and ovulatory cycles, with satisfactory semen parameters. Counseling was directed towards the options of reversal of tubal ligation and IVF. After understanding the various success and complication rates, she requested surgical reversal of tubal ligation as she was keen on spontaneous conception (Figure 2).
She underwent laparoscopic reversal of tubal ligation and tubal re-anastomosis under general anaesthesia. Routine laparoscopic Veress entry was achieved and the status of her tubes was evaluated. Both Filschie® clips were removed with careful dissection. Methylene blue was use to identify the proximal and distal tubal lumens via hydrotubation and tubal cannulation.
Bilateral tubal reanastomosis was performed with microsurgical equipment via 3mm laparoscopic ports. Vasopressin was infiltrated into the mesosalpinx and precise electrocoagulation was used to aid haemostasis. Two Polyproprylene® sutures were placed at the muscularis layers of both ends of each tube, at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions, and apposition of the proximal and distal lumens was achieved in a tension free fashion. Tubal patency was confirmed intra-operatively via hydrotubation (Figure 3) [2].
She was discharged uneventfully on the first post-operative day and conceived spontaneously during her next menstrual cycle. Her first dating ultrasound was performed at eight weeks of gestation, and she delivered at full term via a normal vaginal delivery without antenatal complications (Figures 4).

Conclusion

Based on our experience, reversal of tubal ligation has comparable subsequent intrauterine pregnancy rates to IVF treatment. Laparoscopic microsurgery offers the advantage of faster recovery with less postoperative discomfort, less complications and a smaller surgical scar. Tubal re-anastomosis also restores natural fertility, offering an alternative to artificial reproductive technology. Appropriate patient selection and counseling, together with operator training and experience contributes to favourable outcomes. More high quality studies should be encouraged to establish the objective comparative success rates in this developing surgical field.

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