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

Abstract

Tubal sterilization is a common form of contraception which can be associated with regret and requests to restore fertility. Options for such patients include surgical reversal and in vitro fertilization (IVF). The gold standard for surgical reversal previously was laparotomy and microsurgery, however recent advances in laparoscopy have allowed minimally invasive surgery to be offered in selected patients with good outcomes.