Al-Azhar experience with microsurgery for restoration of tubal patency

ABSTRACT

Thirty-five cases of tubal microsurgery were performed at Al-Azhar University Hospitals during the period November 1980 - 1982. All patients were followed up for assessment of tubal patency and the occurrence and outcome of pregnancy. Tubal patency was confirmed in 88% of the cases. Twenty patients were followed up for periods of six months and more. Pregnancy occurred in 8 patients [40%]. The paper describes in detail the profile of the patients included in the study, the technique and the factors which affect the results of the operation