Choosing Your Tubal Reversal Surgeon

Couples that are interested in the tubal reversal surgery to have fertility restored or to relieve symptoms of PTLS may not know what to look for in a surgeon. There are certain things that a couple should be aware of before making their final decision.

There are physicians that will state they perform the tubal reversal surgery. The problem is when the couple speaks with the physician at the consultation they are pushed towards IVF or in vitro fertilization. Although IVF does help many couples when the woman’s fallopian tubes cannot be repaired it is not the best answer for everyone. IVF can be very expensive and many couples are not comfortable with choosing this procedure to have a child together.

The Experience of the Tubal Reversal Surgeon

The experience of the tubal reversal surgeon makes a big difference in the successful outcome of the tubal ligation reversal. Surgeons that strictly perform just this type of surgery have more experience as well as see many more cases a day. The more experience then helps if the surgeon runs across a situation that many other surgeons may have ever encountered.

Pregnancy Success Rate

When looking for a tubal reversal surgeon be sure to ask for the pregnancy success rate. Where do the facts come from? Is the surgeon giving you medical history based facts? Or, do the facts come from a study that was performed by another tubal reversal surgeon or center? Be sure to obtain concrete evidence as this procedure may just hold the key to having another child.

Patient Reports and Feedback

Does the surgeon or center have patient feedback posted on their websites? Many couples do not always think to try to ask other patients questions they may. Who better to get information from then someone who has already been through the journey? Couples realize how bad other couples want to have that second chance at having a child and they will certainly help answer questions.

Frequency of Patient Interaction

Does the surgeon have a website where the patients interact? Do the women interact with each other and the staff on the tubal reversal message board often? Are questions that couples post concerning tubal reversal surgery answered in a timely manner? Although this may seem trivial in the mix of things it is very important to those who have questions and would like them answered.

For more information on how to find the best tubal reversal doctor visit the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Questions can be asked on the message board or by calling a tubal reversal nurse at 1-919-968-4656.