Comments on: Pathology Reports Before Tubal Ligation Reversal

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:01:00 +0000

Members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board discuss their pathology reports before surgery.

By: Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Tubal Reversal Process | Tubal Reversal Blog

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:44:10 +0000

[...] center. IPotential patients can fax or mail us a copy of their tubal ligation operative report, pathology report of tubal segments (depending on type of ligation), and any other surgical reports regarding surgery of the uterus or [...]

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Tubal Reversal After 40 | Risks | Tubal Reversal Blog — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:14:34 +0000

[...] These irreversible tubal ligations can usually be predicted by the tubal ligation operative report, tubal ligation pathology report, and/or a diagnostic laparoscopy done immediately before making the skin incision for tubal [...]

By: Kathy Scrone ST

Kathy Scrone ST — Fri, 30 May 2008 18:39:19 +0000

Information on the type of tubal ligation, the length of the remaining tubes, and the health of the tubes are helpful facts to have prior to the tubal reversal surgery. If no records are available, a surgical procedure called a diagnostic laparoscopy can be performed here to visualize the ligated fallopian tubes through a scope from a small incision in the abdomen.

By: Jan Hoyle RN

Jan Hoyle RN — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:33:48 +0000

This is a great example of helpful information patients have available on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal website.

By: Ericka Pamplin

Ericka Pamplin — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:36:56 +0000

I believe that the pathology report is important because the tube are not measured prior to the ligation being performed. The measurements listed in the operative report are “guesitmations”. The pathology report takes the “guess” out of this process.

By: Matt Murphy ST

Matt Murphy ST — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:31:59 +0000

Yes, the operative reports are very important because it is always better to know what we are getting into ahead of time to be better prepared.

By: Sarah Meachem RN

Sarah Meachem RN — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:54:24 +0000

We review many tubal ligation operative reports and it is always more helpful when the accompanying pathology report is included. It is easiest to determine who is a candidate for a tubal reversal by having as much information as possible about the tubal ligation procedure. Of course, a tubal reversal can still be performed without a pathology (or operativer report).

By: Stephanie Duncan RN

Stephanie Duncan RN — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:37:18 +0000

Pathology reports are helpful in telling us exactly how your tubes were tied. After reading the information provided by the doctor who performed your tubal ligation we can give you an idea about your chances for a successful pregnancy. The good news is Dr. Berger can reverse approximately 98% of all tubal ligations no matter how they were performed.

By: jgokun

jgokun — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:55:22 +0000

It is always best to have a copy of the pathology report from your tubal ligation, if applicable, forwarded to our office along with your operative report. However, if the pathology report is not available, it is still fine to schedule your reversal surgery without it. Often, the tubal ligation doctor mentions in the operative report how much tube was excised. It is normal to see approximately 2 cm of tube removed from each tube.

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:42:19 +0000

I think that this is helpful information for potential patients as they are trying to figure out exactly what they had done at the time of their tubal ligation. It is clear that if someone is wanting to have tubal reversal surgery, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the place to begin their journey.