Tubes removal +bowel complications...

michellle · 04-07-2005, 01:55 PM

Hi everybody...

I have hydrosalpinx on both tubes. I have to remove them prior IVF, but the doctor told me that I have severe adhesions on pelvic area which give me a risk of "bowel" injury when detaching/removing tubes...

I am very afraid!!! Does anyone had anything like me? What was the outcome? Is my doctor not good?

Michelle
ENDO STAGE IV, HYDROSALPINX
1st IVF SOON...

Scout · 04-07-2005, 02:50 PM

I had the same problem, as I'd already had bowel surgery prior to my tubal removal (due to Crohn's disease). My RE who routinely does laps to remove tubes decided that I would be better off referred to a surgeon who specialized in gyn and bowel surgery. So, if there were to be a bowel problem, he could take care of it with expertise.

In the end, the lap went fine, and my bowel was unharmed. Usually they cauterize the tubes instead of removing if they are afraid of other complications.

Best of luck to you!

-Scout

hope2004 · 04-08-2005, 05:19 AM

I just had my tubes cauterized in Feb. RE was very worried about the same thing because I've had numerous abdominal surgeries and she was very worried about adhesions and running into bowel. She was so worried that she was almost willing to try my first IVF without cauterizing my tubes. We went ahead and did the surgery anyway with an "open lap" which cuts down on the risk of injuring the bowel but it's a slightly bigger cut when going through the belly button. My belly button has since healed and it looks great - just like before.

She also type and crossed my blood and had units of blood waiting for me, just in case I needed a blood transfusion. That was scarey, but it made me feel safe - in case something was to happen, which it never did. The surgery was very uneventful. She found A LOT of adhesions, removed some, stayed away from my bowel. Cauterized the tubes. Removed some cysts!!! I'm very glad I had the surgery because it will help with my first IVF.

I had to stay an extra day in the hospital though.... Not due to the adhesions but due to fluid retention because I have interstial cystitis and my bladder did not want to cooperate one bit.

In all, if your RE is aware that you have this problem, he/she may take extra precautions to make sure you have a safe and good outcome.

Good luck.

Petra

floorance · 04-08-2005, 05:23 AM

My Goodness!!!

I've not had experience with this but will keep you in my prayers!

Julie

banker16 · 04-08-2005, 06:18 AM

I had a laparatomy performed by a gynecological oncologist that involved removing 4lbs of adhesions from the bowel, colon, bladder and the rest of the pelvic region. I requested that my tubes (which he worked on un-blocking during surgery) be left in in hopes that I could conceive on my own.

I was very worried about having surgery on my bowel as well, but my surgeon was excellent and everything worked out just fine. I spent two days in the hospital and my scar is just like a c-section scar so you can't even see it.

Sally

SomedayMommy · 04-08-2005, 07:23 AM

I have hydros, too, and the left one is adhered to my ovary, so they cauterized them both instead of removing them. They were afraid they would disrupt bloodflow to the uterus.

michellle · 04-08-2005, 07:26 AM

I feel so much better knowing that you are all doing fine.

I am still afraid. I had Cancer when I was 13. Lets say I have hospital trauma!! I am cured for 15 years now.

I didnt think I was ever going to need any more surgeries in my life..

But I have to accept...

Michelle

04-08-2005, 01:33 PM

As others have mentioned, I would ask about having the tubes cauterized. This would accomplish the same thing in terms of helping to have success with IVF: the toxic fluid from the tubes would not be able to back up into the uterus.

Good luck from another tubie sister!

04-07-2005, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
michellle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Fla Posts: 2,707	Tubes removal +bowel complications... Hi everybody... I have hydrosalpinx on both tubes. I have to remove them prior IVF, but the doctor told me that I have severe adhesions on pelvic area which give me a risk of "bowel" injury when detaching/removing tubes... I am very afraid!!! Does anyone had anything like me? What was the outcome? Is my doctor not good? Michelle ENDO STAGE IV, HYDROSALPINX 1st IVF SOON...

04-07-2005, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scout 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,933	I had the same problem, as I'd already had bowel surgery prior to my tubal removal (due to Crohn's disease). My RE who routinely does laps to remove tubes decided that I would be better off referred to a surgeon who specialized in gyn and bowel surgery. So, if there were to be a bowel problem, he could take care of it with expertise. In the end, the lap went fine, and my bowel was unharmed. Usually they cauterize the tubes instead of removing if they are afraid of other complications. Best of luck to you! -Scout __________________ IVF #2 success!! dd,5 yrs old IVF #3 perfection again!! ds, Big 2 years old!

04-08-2005, 05:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
hope2004 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,009	I just had my tubes cauterized in Feb. RE was very worried about the same thing because I've had numerous abdominal surgeries and she was very worried about adhesions and running into bowel. She was so worried that she was almost willing to try my first IVF without cauterizing my tubes. We went ahead and did the surgery anyway with an "open lap" which cuts down on the risk of injuring the bowel but it's a slightly bigger cut when going through the belly button. My belly button has since healed and it looks great - just like before. She also type and crossed my blood and had units of blood waiting for me, just in case I needed a blood transfusion. That was scarey, but it made me feel safe - in case something was to happen, which it never did. The surgery was very uneventful. She found A LOT of adhesions, removed some, stayed away from my bowel. Cauterized the tubes. Removed some cysts!!! I'm very glad I had the surgery because it will help with my first IVF. I had to stay an extra day in the hospital though.... Not due to the adhesions but due to fluid retention because I have interstial cystitis and my bladder did not want to cooperate one bit. In all, if your RE is aware that you have this problem, he/she may take extra precautions to make sure you have a safe and good outcome. Good luck. Petra __________________

04-08-2005, 05:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
floorance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 859	My Goodness!!! I've not had experience with this but will keep you in my prayers! Julie __________________ Julie (35) (DH) Dave (33) ------------------------------------- 5/23 BFP IVF/ICSI/AH 1/10/06

04-08-2005, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
banker16 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Georgia Posts: 578	I had a laparatomy performed by a gynecological oncologist that involved removing 4lbs of adhesions from the bowel, colon, bladder and the rest of the pelvic region. I requested that my tubes (which he worked on un-blocking during surgery) be left in in hopes that I could conceive on my own. I was very worried about having surgery on my bowel as well, but my surgeon was excellent and everything worked out just fine. I spent two days in the hospital and my scar is just like a c-section scar so you can't even see it. Sally __________________ me 30/dh 29 1st IVF 10/2004 - BFP! 1st beta 10/29/04 - 113, 2nd beta 11/1/04 - 539 It's B/G TWINS!! EDD 7/8/05, Born 6/14/05 1 equine Furbaby/only 1 canine Furbaby now... We said goodbye to my dear old Murphy Last edited by banker16; 04-08-2005 at 06:23 AM.

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04-08-2005, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
SomedayMommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 16,194 Blog Entries: 75	I have hydros, too, and the left one is adhered to my ovary, so they cauterized them both instead of removing them. They were afraid they would disrupt bloodflow to the uterus. __________________ Stacie(37) DH(30) Bilateral hydros (cauterized), elevated dheas IVF#1 8/02 BFN -- IVF#2 3/05 BFN -- FET#1 6/05 BFN IVF#3 9/05 BFP Ben 4/29/06 -- FET#2 11/07 BFN IVF#4 5/08 BFP Ashley 1/2/09

04-08-2005, 07:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
michellle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Fla Posts: 2,707	I feel so much better knowing that you are all doing fine. I am still afraid. I had Cancer when I was 13. Lets say I have hospital trauma!! I am cured for 15 years now. I didnt think I was ever going to need any more surgeries in my life.. But I have to accept... Michelle

04-08-2005, 01:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cubanita Guest Posts: n/a	As others have mentioned, I would ask about having the tubes cauterized. This would accomplish the same thing in terms of helping to have success with IVF: the toxic fluid from the tubes would not be able to back up into the uterus. Good luck from another tubie sister!

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