An oophorectomy and salpingectomy usually take between 30-90 minutes.
During the operation, you will be under a general or local anaesthetic. The procedures can be carried out in two ways:
- Abdominal (or laparotomy) – your gynaecologist will make a vertical or horizontal incision in your abdomen and remove the fallopian tubes and ovaries through it.
- Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery (or keyhole surgery) – your gynaecologist will make a few small incisions in your abdomen and remove the fallopian tubes and ovaries using a laparoscope, a thin tube-like instrument fitted with a light and camera.
Depending on your operation, you may be able to go home on the same day. However, most patients will spend up to two nights in hospital.
If you have had abdominal surgery, it might take up to a month before you can return to your normal activities.
If you have had laparoscopic surgery, it might only take two weeks to recover.
You may experience some minor bleeding and bruising around the incision(s).
Your gynaecologist or specialist nurse will discuss with you how you can prepare. You may be advised to stop eating and drinking for a few hours before the procedure, if you are having a general anaesthetic.
Clear self-pay options
As well as working with all major insurance companies, we also welcome patients who wish to pay for themselves.
Below is an outline of our self-pay hospital price package for this procedure.
Hospital price package
- Pre-admission tests
- Private ensuite room (nights subject to package terms)
- Theatre procedure
- Meals, nursing care, and discharge medication
Consultant and other fees will apply.
When enquiring, please quote Q2230.
Ready to take the first step?
Call our self-pay team on +44 (0)20 7244 4886