Tubal reversal

"Although tubal sterilization is considered by many physicians to be permanent and irreversible, in most cases microsurgical tubal anastomosis can restore normal tubal function. Microsurgery has traditionally been performed in the hospital, but with advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques, tubal reversal is performed safely and effectively in the outpatient setting."

(Excerpt from: Q & A Tubal Reversal by Gary S. Berger, M.D., The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, 2001 .)