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Dr. Marwan Shaykh has almost three decades of experience with infertility and infertility treatment. He can diagnose and treat your condition, and help start you on the way to building your family. We invite you to learn about our surgical treatments, and then schedule a consultation at the Assisted Fertility Program in your area.
For some patients, tubal ligation reversal will provide a better chance of conceiving than in vitro fertilization. Dr. Shaykh can advise you whether or not tubal reversal is a good option for you based on several factors, including your age and health, the method used in your tubal ligation, and the amount of fallopian tube tissue that remains to work with. In order to restore the function of your fallopian tubes, Dr. Shaykh will remove any devices inserted during the original procedure. Then, depending on your case, Dr. Shaykh will unclamp, reattach, or place an implant into your fallopian tubes.
Generally, tubal ligation reversal is an outpatient procedure, meaning patients are able to go home the same day. Recovery usually takes two to three weeks. Side effects from tubal ligation reversal are rare, but can include infections, bleeding, and damage to the surrounding organs. The cost of a tubal ligation reversal is $6000, which includes the anesthesiologist fee and operating room fee. If you feel you are a candidate, please send a copy of your Tubal Ligation Operative Report to one of our locations.
Endometriosis, which affects 10 to 15 percent of women, occurs when endometrial cells inexplicably grow outside the uterus. It is a persistent and sometimes painful condition with unknown causes, and in some cases can lead to infertility.
The growths are not cancerous, but can be very problematic. The symptoms can get worse over time as the woman has more menstrual cycles, and can include inflammation, internal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, and the formation of blood-filled cysts and scar tissue. Infertility results when scar tissue forms in the fallopian tubes and interrupts the egg’s passage. In half of the women experiencing fertility problems, endometriosis is the culprit.
In order to diagnose endometriosis, Dr. Shaykh will take a complete medical history and perform a physical examination, usually with the assistance of a laparoscopy.
Surgery
Surgery is used to treat moderate to severe cases of endometriosis. For patients who wish to preserve fertility, a laparoscopy is the best surgical option. However, in very severe cases, or cases in which preserving fertility is not a high priority for the patient, a laparotomy may be the best option.
Laparoscopy
During the laparoscopy procedure Dr. Shaykh makes a small incision in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope, a small instrument with a light source and video camera that allows him to view the pelvic region on a video monitor. Depending on your case, Dr. Shaykh will then freeze or burn the growths, or surgically remove them. Dr. Shaykh performs surgery through the laparoscope by inserting various instruments into the laparoscope while using the video monitor as a guide.
Laparotomy
While a laparotomy may be the best option for patients who are in debilitating pain, it is major surgery and is only used when an extensive procedure is necessary. A laparotomy involves making a large, two to six inch incision in the abdomen and removing the endometrial growths and scar tissue. Following a laparotomy, patients will stay in the hospital for one to four days, and will be in a period of recovery for about two to six weeks. The risks of laparotomy may include bleeding, infection, injury, or complications with anesthesia. Dr. Shaykh will decide whether to recommend a laparoscopy or a laparotomy, based on your case.