Opportunistic salpingectomy refers to the prophylactic removal of the fallopian tubes during pelvic surgery, such as hysterectomy or sterilisation procedures, in women who are at low risk of ovarian ...

Complications following salpingectomy, or the removal of one or both fallopian tubes, are typically rare. However, potential complications can include hernia, infection, or internal bleeding.

Vasectomy is more cost-effective at a $100,000 willingness-to-pay (WTP) threshold. Salpingectomy may prevent more pregnancies and reduces ovarian cancer risk. Salpingectomy becomes the more ...

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MINNEAPOLIS — Organizations are recommending new guidelines for women looking to reduce their risk of ovarian cancer. Both the national organization of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance as well as the ...

Salpingo-oophorectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It’s often used to treat endometriosis, ovarian cancer, and other conditions involving the ovaries and ...

Genetic susceptibility accounts for 20% of ovarian cancer risk, and risk-reducing bilateral salpingectomy remains the gold standard for prevention. In this study, about 24% of patients with high-grade ...

A simple procedure during routine surgery could prevent thousands of Australian women from getting ovarian cancer.

Maybe you’ve had your desired number of kids or you’ve made the choice not to become a biological parent. Either reason could be why you’re considering permanent birth control. We’ve got the details ...

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A cost-effectiveness comparison favored vasectomy over salpingectomy for permanent contraception, although the latter procedure prevented more unintended pregnancies and reduced cancer risk. At a ...