Salpingostomy is a surgical procedure that creates a new opening in a fallopian tube that is blocked at its far end, most often due to a hydrosalpinx, in an attempt to restore drainage and function rather than removing the tube. It is usually performed laparoscopically. Compared with salpingectomy, salpingostomy preserves the tube, but the tube may become blocked again over time, and it also carries a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy if natural conception occurs afterwards. For women planning IVF, salpingectomy is generally preferred for a badly damaged hydrosalpinx, while salpingostomy may be considered when tubal function might realistically be restored.
Also known as: salpingotomy
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Sources
- ICMR Standard Treatment Workflows (icmr.gov.in/standard-treatment-workflows-stws)
- Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (fogsi.org)
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.