Concurrent Bilateral Salpingectomy for Sterilization at the Time of Bariatric Surgery

Background: Women of child-bearing potential generally experience an increase in fertility following bariatric surgery. However, the most commonly performed bariatric operations, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), may impair absorption of oral contraceptives, potentially rendering them ineffective. Moreover, women desiring to lose weight should avoid contraceptive medications known to cause weight gain. As an alternative, bilateral salpingectomy provides highly reliable contraception and has even been proposed as a strategy to reduce the risk of ovarian, tubal, and peritoneal cancers.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research