Comments on: Diagnostic Laparoscopy Before Tubal Reversal: A Recap

By: Bill Bartmann

Bill Bartmann — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:01:57 +0000

I’m so glad I found this tubal surgery blog site…Keep up the good work.

By: Tubes Reversed, Tubes Untied: Lisa Age 41

Tubes Reversed, Tubes Untied: Lisa Age 41 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:19:27 +0000

[...] removed during her tubal ligation than most patients so she opted to begin her surgery with a screening laparoscopy to make sure her tubes could be reversed before having a major [...]

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:00:54 +0000

There have been many UK residents who have come here for tubal reversal. Here is a link to a website that explains how to get your travel authorization to the US on line – http://www.visitusa.org.uk/visitors/esta.aspx as well as travel assistance. You may be interested in reading this testimonial recently added to our website about tubal reversal for women over 40.

By: yasmin-aliya khan

yasmin-aliya khan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:18:22 +0000

Hi there! I m a 42 year old woman. Sterilized in 1996. I’m wanting another baby as I have a new partner who has no children. I went to see a gyn doctor about a reversal yesterday. He basically told me I was too old and there was no point in him considering it. I came back heart broken. However. I want to come to America and see you guys and have it done. I live in the UK. How would i go on about visa/flights and etc? I would be grateful if you could supply me with the information please. I feel so alone. Thank you.

By: Tube Blocked: Dorinda and Blocked Tubes | Tubal Reversal Blog

Tube Blocked: Dorinda and Blocked Tubes | Tubal Reversal Blog — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:08:09 +0000

[...] were worried her fallopian tubes might not be repairable. We recommended Dorinda undergo a screening diagnostic laparoscopy. This procedure would allow us to look at her tubes with a small camera via a small incision and [...]

By: Week number two: A beautiful ligation reversal | Tubal Reversal Blog

Week number two: A beautiful ligation reversal | Tubal Reversal Blog — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:20:31 +0000

[...] recommended a screening laparoscopy to give us a quick evaluation before undergoing any surgical incisions. This would allow us to stop [...]

By: Operative Reports Before Ligation Reversal Surgery | Tubal Reversal

Operative Reports Before Ligation Reversal Surgery | Tubal Reversal — Sat, 24 May 2008 20:07:52 +0000

[...] had. If an operative report is ominous, then this allows us to advise patients to consider either a screening laparoscopy or in vitro fertilization (IVF) before attempting ligation reversal. This can prevent having an [...]

By: We Wondered if Tubal Reversal Would be Possible | Tubal Reversal

We Wondered if Tubal Reversal Would be Possible | Tubal Reversal — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:51:02 +0000

[...] by IVF. She did not want to do this, so the recommendation was made to start her operation with a screening laparoscopy ). We were concerned if we proceeded straight to ligation reversal surgery, she may not have good [...]

By: Jennifer Okun RN

Jennifer Okun RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:23:59 +0000

What some patients do not realize is that if they opted to have just a screening laparoscopy surgery with their local GYN doctor it would probably cost them about $4,000.00 out of pocket (since it would be an elective procedure and most likely not covered by insurance). Dr. Berger allows patients to add the screening laparoscopy on for only $1,000.00 additional. Plus, patients who have the screening laparoscopy procedure just prior to reversal at our facility do not have to have two separate surgeries. This means only having general anesthesia one time and getting everything done at once. Another plus is that because Dr. Berger is a tubal reversal specialist, if he is the one performing the screening, then the patient is sure to get the very best interpretation whether her tubes are repairable or not. A doctor performing the screening who is not a tubal reversal specialist actually may tell a patient her tubes are not repairable when in fact, Dr. Berger would be able to repair them!

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:08:13 +0000

I think that this is a wonderful option for patients. This gives patients whose situations are somewhat unclear or a little more damaging a chance to have the tubes assessed by Dr. Berger before going through the actually surgery. By having Dr. Berger perform the laparoscopy, not only is he the one assessing the tubes, but if the tubes are repairable, he can move straight to tubal revesal surgery. The other advantage is that the patient is put to sleep only once. This is yet another example of Dr. Berger exceptional commitment to his patients.

By: Julia Smith RN

Julia Smith RN — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:37:39 +0000

Many of our patients would like to have more of an assurance regarding the outcome of their tubal reversal, even when the tubal ligation operative report is available. Although it is never required, this option will allow Dr. Berger to assess the tubes prior to the reversal.

No one can offer a guarantee with surgery or pregnancy, but this option is a little like insurance, providing the opportunity for a partial refund if the tubes are found to be too short to repair.

By: Donna Sisson ST

Donna Sisson ST — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:00:33 +0000

This option of having a screening laporosopy is beneficial if no records are available to you. If you do not have any records of technique used for your ligation a screening lap will be to your advantage. Dr. Berger wants the best result for all his patients. It is really a great “insurance policy” to have the screening lap if no records are available. Why go through all the surgery and disappointment to find you didn’t have enough tube to work with? This can be determined prior to having a laparotomy.