CO 2 Laser Laparoscopy in Infertile Women with Adnexal Adhesions and Women with Tubal Occlusion

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Of 1550 patients treated by CO₂ laser laparoscopy, 575 infertile women had pelvic adhesions without tubal occlusion (n = 372) or with tubal occlusion (n = 203). Adhesiolysis, fimbrioplasty, or salpingostomy was accomplished. Postoperative pregnancy rates were 58% for patients with pelvic adhesions (degree I: 64%, degree II: 50%), 61% for patients with phymotic tubal ostium, and 20% for patients with hydrosalpinges. No serious complications requiring laparotomy were encountered. (J GYNECOL SURG 5:47, 1989)