Salpingostomy in Windhoek

About this service

Salpingostomy in Windhoek is a surgical procedure that opens a fallopian tube, most often used to treat an ectopic pregnancy where a pregnancy has implanted outside the uterus. It is needed because an ectopic pregnancy cannot continue safely and can become a medical emergency if not treated promptly, so the procedure removes the pregnancy while aiming to preserve the fallopian tube where possible.

It is usually carried out once an ectopic pregnancy has been confirmed on scan or blood tests. Eastgate Clinic performs salpingostomy in our on-site day theatre, with urgency appropriate to your situation.

What to expect

• Urgent ultrasound and hCG blood tests to confirm the pregnancy is in the tube
• General anaesthesia and usually keyhole surgery to open the tube and remove the pregnancy
• The tube is kept where possible, but removed if it is badly damaged or bleeding
• A short stay for monitoring, and blood tests each week until the pregnancy hormone reaches zero
• A talk about future pregnancies, including early scans next time to check the location

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• Confirmed or suspected ectopic pregnancy
• Abdominal pain with a positive pregnancy test
• Vaginal bleeding alongside pelvic pain in early pregnancy
• A scan showing a pregnancy outside the uterus
• Sudden severe pelvic pain in early pregnancy requiring urgent assessment

Frequently asked questions