What surgical procedures are likely to cause adhesions?
Ovarian Surgery – The ovaries are one of the most common sites where adhesions form. Adhesion formation after ovarian surgery can lead to pelvic pain and infertility. Surgical Treatment of Endometriosis – Endometriosis is a condition in which patches of cells similar to the ones in the uterine lining become implanted outside the uterus – usually on the ovaries, bladder or fallopian tubes. This condition can be associated with severe inflammation and dense adhesions, and can potentially contribute to infertility. Endometriosis itself can lead to adhesions, and when those adhesions are surgically removed, new adhesions can re-form. Myomectomy – Myomectomy is surgery to remove fibroid tumors from the uterus. Adhesions may form at the incision line on the uterus. These adhesions can also involve the ovaries and fallopian tubes, potentially causing infertility and pelvic pain. Reconstructive Tubal Surgery – The repair of blocked fallopian tubes is a delicate procedure that often includes th
