Interactive FAQs Tubal Infertility Question: I had an laparoscopy done and found I had adhesions and scar tissue on my fallopian tubes, I went through In Vitro Fertilization and it did not work. I would like to know if there is any surgery to clear my fallopian tubes so that I can get pregnant. Lisa P. New York Answer: It is impossible to advise you without review of the previous operative report or videotape so that I understand the degree of fallopian tube damage. However, medical publications have repeatedly shown that the first surgery offers the best chance for successful repair, the majority of pregnancies will occur within the first six months of corrective tubal surgery. Unfortunately, success rates following a repeat surgery are usually less than 5-10% with a much greater risk of ectopic pregnancy should you conceive. For many women IVF is a far more cost effective option than tubal surgery. Unfortunately, insurance companies have not yet realized this and usually only cover surgical efforts to correct tubal problems. The result has been many repeat laparoscopic infertility procedures that women have needlessly undergone because they are denied coverage for more effective IVF procedures. Dr. Perloe FAQ archives: IVF PCOS Clomiphene Ovulation Ovulation Induction Injections Age Related Infertility Endometriosis Donor Egg Donor Sperm Male Factor Infertility Fallopian Tube Reanastomosis Unexplained Infertility Endometrial Factor Miscellaneous Return to the IVF Homepage This page, and all contents, are Copyright © 2003 by IVF.com, Atlanta, GA, USA.