Evaluation of Tubal Patency After Laparoscopic Salpingotomy for Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the tubal patency after laparoscopic salpingotomy and embryo removal for tubal ectopic pregnancy. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 28 patients receiving laparoscopic salpingotomy at other hospitals from September 2013 to September 2014.Within their 6 postoperative months, these patients were given hysterosalpingography in this gynecological minimally invasive center to evaluate the tubal patency. Results There were 6 cases of ipsilateral tubal patency (21.4%) and 22 cases of tubal obstruction or dropsy (78.6%), while 19 cases of contralateral tubal patency (67.9%) and 9 cases of tubal obstruction or dropsy (32.1%).Bilateral tubal embryo removal was carried out in 3 cases, with hysterosalpingography showing bilateral tubal obstruction in 2 cases and bilateral tubal dropsy in 1 case.One patient had ipsilateral tubal obstruction after tubal embryo patency and developed contralateral tubal patency after conservative treatment.Follow-up of the 28 cases for 6-15 months showed 4 cases of intrauterine pregnancy, 4 cases of examination of ovulation, 7 cases of preparation of assisted reproduction, 3 cases of laparoscopic salpingoplasty 1-2 months after hysterosalpingography, 1 case of endocrine regulation monitoring ovulation, 1 case of abnormal uterine bleeding 13 months later ( hysteroscopic examination showed endometritis and diagnostic curettage found proliferative phase endometrium that consistent with the menstrual cycle), and 8 cases without further treatment. Conclusion Laparoscopic salpingotomy for tubal ectopic pregnancy does not improve patient’ s tubal patency.