1. Most protective effect was seen in women who had a bilateral salpingectomy . 2. This may indicate that there are no surgical risks related to salpingectomy alone. 3. However, some groups have found that unilateral salpingectomy seemed to impair ovarian function. 4. Prophylactic salpingectomy can be performed on patients who are at a high risk of developing ovarian cancer 5. Carrie Buck was operated upon, receiving a compulsory salpingectomy ( a form of tubal ligation ). 6. On January 19, 1959, doctors performed a bilateral salpingectomy ( destruction of the fallopian tubes ) on Muir. 7. 1 ) A study focussing on prophylactic salpingectomy with delayed oophorectomy ( PSDO ) in reducing risk of ovarian cancer. 8. They also found that prophylactic salpingectomy did not increase length of stay or the likelihood of readmission or blood transfusion. 9. BRCA1 / 2 mutation carriers are recommended salpingectomy at around the age of 40 to decrease their risk of ovarian cancer. 10. A Nationwide study found statistically lower risk of ovarian cancer among women with previous salpingectomy when compared to the unexposed population.
