The tubal ligation reversal procedure uses microsurgery
Overall, the rates of success for tubal ligation reversal can vary from 20 to 70 percent. The tubal ligation reversal procedure uses microsurgery to rejoin the fallopian tubes. Certain parameters have a direct effect on the potential for a successful tube reversal operation. Since the fallopian tube’s diameter differs from one end to another, the best chance for success occurs when the diameters of the two remaining sections of the tube are about equal. In cases where the two remaining ends of the tubes are of different diameters (for example, a narrow end of tube close to the uterus is being connected to a wider end near the end of the tube), success rates for pregnancy are lower.The correct candidate for tube ligation reversal procedure is a woman having nearly equal diameter of the remaining ends of the fallopian tubal reversal, and whose tubes are at least 3 to 4 inches long after tubal ligation reversal. (Before tube ligation the fallopian tubes are about eight inches in length.)The decision to have tubal ligation reversal should be carefully considered against the potential for successful in vitro fertilization. Women with smaller prospect of successful tube reversal should opt for in vitro fertilization.You should discuss your situation with your health care provider to find your best options for achieving pregnancy either by tubal ligation reversal operation, or in vitro fertilization.
