| Salpingectomy | |
|---|---|
 Schematic frontal view of female anatomy | |
| ICD-9-CM | 66.4-66.6 |
| MeSH | D058994 |
Salpingectomy refers to the surgical removal of a fallopian tube. This may be done to treat an ectopic pregnancy or cancer, to prevent cancer, or as a form of contraception.
This procedure is now sometimes preferred over its ovarian tube-sparing counterparts due to the risk of ectopic pregnancies. For contraceptive purposes, this procedure is irreversible and more effective than tubal ligation.