Comments on: Ectopic Pregnancy and Tubal Rupture After Tubal Reversal

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Tubal Reversal » Tubal Reversal Information — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:29:44 +0000

[...] most significant risk associated with tubal ligation reversal is the long term risk of having an ectopic pregnancy. This risk is increased from approximately 2% of pregnancies in the general population to [...]

By: Eddie

Eddie — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:34:26 +0000

Yes, I must agree with all that has been stated here. It is very rare to find one surgeon this committed to his patients and their outcome. The relationship Dr. Berger shares with each and ever patient is sincere and true. He will strive for the best outcome, and he requires that of his staff. No one will give better insihgt about this procedure and how the procedure works. Know that all concerns in relation to the tubal reversal are his top priority. His study and information provided on the website is very helpful, and they are reflections of how much he cares about the outcome of every procedure he does.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:23:26 +0000

I think this also brings up a good point about patient doctor relationships. It is important for the patient to be well informed and to do so they must ask questions if something is not quite clear. This also takes a doctor who is willing to address any concerns of the patient. That is why I think Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is unique in that it is made up of an entire staff dedicated to patient care and follow-up.

By: Jennifer Okun RN

Jennifer Okun RN — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:44:47 +0000

Many of the patients I schedule for reversal surgery have already had an ectopic pregnancy prior to having any surgery on their fallopian tubes! I have talked with a few women that have had all of their children with only one fallopian tube. A lot of people think a women needs both fallopian tubes in order to conceive, but they only need one. It is also encouraging to see most of our patients that have had an ectopic pregnancy go on to have a normal pregnancy and often more than one normal pregnancy.

By: Ericka Pamplin

Ericka Pamplin — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:28:22 +0000

I’d have to agree with both Julia and Rhonda. Nothing is more frustrating or heartbreaking to learn that a patient has experienced a tubal pregnancy. I hope that any patient that has experienced this type of situation, reads this thread and is encouraged by the fact that she can still conceive with one tube!

By: Sarah Meachem RN

Sarah Meachem RN — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:30:35 +0000

This story re-emphasizes the importance of following Dr. Berger’s recommended pregnancy protocol after tubal reversal surgery. It is always so upsetting to hear that a patient has lost both a pregnancy and tube and that the loss of the tube could have been prevented. We always encourage patients to take a copy of the pregnancy protocol with them to their appointments and to make sure that they have an OB-Gyn who will comply with Dr. Berger’s recommendations.

By: Julia Smith RN

Julia Smith RN — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:31:27 +0000

Patient education is something that Dr. Berger and our entire staff work hard to promote. Nothing is more frustrating or heartbreaking than when we hear that a patient has experienced a tubal pregnancy that has ruptured or required surgery. We hope that the information posted here and on our website - as well as the information given at the time of surgery - will help to reduce or eliminate this situation.

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:38:20 +0000

It is reassuring for patients who come to Dr. Berger for tubal reversal surgery to know that he puts the patients safety first. Early pregnancy monitoring is very important since there is a risk for ectopic pregnancy after surgery. We like to be informed of each and every pregnancy following surgery. We also like to be informed of the HCG levels until it is been identified where the pregnancy is. We wish that every pregnancy could be a normal one for all pateints but we have seen patients go on to have a healthy uterine pregnancy following an ectopic. There is hope and early pregnancy monitoring is recommended to help women receive treatment as early as possible. Staff members are available 24/7 not only to answer questions about tubal reversal but also to answer questions about early pregnancy monitoring. This is just one way that Dr. Berger goes above and beyond to help his patients.