Sterilization Reversal

What To Look For In A Tubal Ligation Reversal Doctor

You have been looking for information on tubal ligation reversal and now you need some information to help you make some decisions about a tubal ligation reversal doctor. So just what quesions should you be asking and what data do you want to get from your potential doctor?

First and foremost would be the question for your tubal ligation reversal doctor of just how many of these reversal procedures he does every year. It should only stand to reason that a surgeon who does this type of tubal reversal microsurgery on an almost daily basis would be better at it than your local gynecologist who does maybe, at most, a handful of these procedures a year...if that many. You want to know exactly just what his level of experience is.

Next you want to know the success rate of this particular tubal ligation reversal doctor. Don't let him/her put you off with the statistics from medical journals and studies. You need to know his personal statistics.

When you begin to talk to a particular doctor about having the tubal reversal microsurgery done, will you actually speak to him during the initial consult? Will the doctor himself review your records or will some nurse or physician's assistant or other staff member review your records? Don't you want the actual tubal ligation reversal doctor himself to look at your records and perform the initial consult?

Make sure you know all the costs included by this doctor. Is the initial blood work or initial consult included in the quoted price? What extras do you need to take into account? Please see our article on tubal reversal costs for more items to check on.

Ask your potential tubal ligation reversal doctor just what type of equipment does he use to perform the microsurgery. Does he use an actual surgical microscope or does he use some type of occular magnifying glasses? Furthermore, find out how many layers will be sutured in reconstructing your fallopian tubes. Will he use a stent? What are his success rates using such? What are the potential complications?

Lastly for our article, ask your tubal ligation reversal doctor what type of follow-up care is provided. If you have problems conceiving, what type of help will you get as time goes on? Or will he only provide the reversal and one check up visit? Although having a tubal reversal done is no guarantee of getting pregnant again, having a doctor who is truly interested in helping you better the odds can be worth paying more for and searching out.

Copyright 2007, Sandra Wilson