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The % of a tubal pregnancy is around 10% - 15%. It is higher than if you had not had surgery on your tubes, but the pregnancy protocol is there to catch it ealy and take care of it before it causes a problem. Heather
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I had my TR 6/9/09 and everything went great I was wondering the somethings as you are but you'll be in good hands here I am today no pain and every little pain right after it felt like I had done 1000's of sit ups other then that I felt fine. when you get there all your worries will go away.
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As with any surgery, there is a risk of bleeding or infection. However, a very nice thing to know about CHTRC is that the risk of a complication here is less than 1% -- and those are very minor-type things. I believe our complication rate is so low because of a few factors: 1) The experience of the two surgeons 2) The anesthesiologists are MD's with board certification in anesthesia. 3) Our nurses are ACLS certified (advanced cardiac life support) 4) We maintain strict standards for patient selection and ensure that any patient coming for surgery is in good health. Although the blood tests we require and the medical questions we ask may seem like a lot, it is for your safety. This includes our BMI policy, which many people find strict. But it is to ensure that all patients have a safe experience for this elective, outpatient procedure.
The main risk with tubal reversal surgery is the long-term risk of a tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. For this reason, we ask that our patients follow our early pregnancy monitoring protocol. Unfortunately, this is not always followed and can result in emergency surgery if the tubal pregnancy is not treated. This is very avoidable, so we are saddened when it happens since adherence to the protocol could easily prevent an emergency situation. Of the possible risks of surgery, this post-surgery issue is the main risk. Fortunately, as I said, it is avoidable!
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Heather is right. Dr. Berger's and Dr. Monteith's patients always have a phone number to call to speak with one of the nurses after business hours. Every possible precaution is taken to insure patient safety while at CHTRC. We never expect that something will go wrong, but are always prepared in the event of an emergency. We take pride and are confident that everything will go right. Sally,RN
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If there are any problems with your surgery there is a hospital right down the road. It is one of the best in NC. Even people from Charlotte go to Chapel Hill sometimes. After surgery, after you go home, if there are any problems you can call Dr. Berger and he will tell you what to do from there. You can go in and see your local OB if he thinks you need to. The doctors are great and have had very few problems with the surgery. It will be great! God Bless! Heather
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What are possible things that can go medically wrong during or after surgery? Also if problems did come up after surgery how does Dr. Berger handle it? Do you see a local doctor where you live?
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