Dr Jasdev Singh
Hydrosalpinx Surgery
A blocked tube filled with fluid can lower the chance of IVF working. Removing or blocking the tube before treatment may help an embryo implant.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Treating a fluid filled tube before IVF
A hydrosalpinx is a fallopian tube that is blocked at the end and filled with fluid. The fluid can leak back into the womb and make it harder for an embryo to implant. Surgery removes the tube or blocks it near the womb.
Removing a tube can feel like a loss, even when it is not working. The reasons are explained so you can decide with confidence.
Dr Jasdev discusses the options and chooses an approach that protects the ovary’s blood supply.
Careful assessment before surgery
Scans, symptoms and past operations are reviewed, so surgery is only suggested when it is likely to help.
Fertility kept in mind
If you hope to conceive in future, surgery is planned to protect your womb, tubes and ovaries as far as possible.
Clear recovery guidance
You will know what recovery involves, when to return to normal activities and when your review is due.
What hydrosalpinx surgery gives you
- Removal of fluid that can affect implantation
- Care to protect the ovary during surgery
- A clear plan for IVF afterwards
How your care is planned
Each stage is explained so you know why surgery is being considered, what it involves and how recovery will go. You can take time to decide.
Confirm the hydrosalpinx on scan or tubal test
Remove or block the tube by laparoscopy
Plan IVF once you have recovered
How the surgery works
Under general anaesthetic, keyhole surgery is used to remove the affected tube, called salpingectomy, or to block it where it joins the womb. The choice depends on scarring and access. Both aim to stop fluid reaching the womb.
Who may benefit
Women with a hydrosalpinx seen on ultrasound or a tubal test who are planning IVF, or who have had unsuccessful embryo transfers.
What to expect
Most women go home the same day or the next. Recovery usually takes one to two weeks. IVF can usually start after your next period or two.
How Dr Jasdev works with you
He combines surgical and fertility experience, and he explains each option plainly, including when surgery may not be needed. Plans follow current evidence and your hopes for the future. You will have time to ask questions before anything is decided. Women see him from Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia, and some travel from neighbouring countries.
What to bring to your appointment
These records help Dr Jasdev plan surgery safely and answer your questions fully. If you cannot find everything, bring what you have.
- Scan and tubal test reports
- Your IVF treatment plan
- Details of previous pelvic surgery or infection
What women often ask
Surgery brings natural worries about safety, recovery and fertility. These common questions can help you prepare.
Do I really need the tube removed?
Will this affect my ovary?
Can the tube be repaired instead?
How soon can I start IVF?
Your questions about hydrosalpinx surgery
What is a hydrosalpinx?
It is a fallopian tube that is blocked and filled with fluid, which can make embryo implantation less likely.
Who needs surgery?
Women with a hydrosalpinx who are planning IVF or have had unsuccessful transfers. The decision is discussed individually.
What tests are needed first?
A pelvic ultrasound or tubal test to confirm the hydrosalpinx, and a health check before surgery.
Is it painful or risky?
Soreness is common for a week or so. Risks include bleeding, infection, injury to nearby organs and, rarely, an effect on the ovary’s blood supply.
Why see Dr Jasdev for this?
He plans surgery as part of your IVF plan, protecting the ovary and keeping delays short.
How do I book?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic, and bring your scan reports.
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Whether surgery suits you, and its risks, recovery and alternatives, should be discussed with Dr Jasdev based on your own history.
Prepare for IVF with confidence
Book a consultation to discuss hydrosalpinx treatment.