Reconstructive surgery to correct any abnormality of the fallopian tubes causing infertility. close window

Surgical repair of fallopian tubes.

Tuboplasty is a type of fertility surgery that corrects blockages and other irregularities such as scarring in the fallopian tubes. Blocked or scarred tubes can lead to infertility, and can be detected during a laparoscopy. In this procedure, a balloon is inserted into the fallopian tube using a catheter. At the point of narrowing or blockage, the balloon is inflated, re-opening the fallopian tube. The balloon can then be deflated and removed. Causes of tubal problems include endometriosis, previous surgery or an ectopic pregnancy.

Plastic or reconstructive surgery on the fallopian tubes in order to correct abnormalities which may lead to blockage or otherwise cause infertility.

A tuboplasty is a surgical operation to correct an obstruction or adhesion of a fallopian tube to achieve a pregnancy in women with tubal infertility.