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Tubal Ligation Reversal: New testimonials on Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Web Site

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This article discusses the impact of age on the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and tubal ligation reversal surgery. Age is a strong predictor of success in becoming pregnant with either treatment. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, the tubal reversal success rates are higher in every age group when compared to IVF using fresh, nondonor eggs. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has the largest know data base of tubal reversal pregnancies in the world

IVF data has been obtained from the latest available national statistics complied by the US Center for Disease Control (2006 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Annual Report). Shows the average chance of IVF pregnancy success, not considering age, is 35% per cycle. Anyone considering IVF should be aware of their specific age related chance of success when undergoing IVF. The success rate of IVF, when using fresh nondonor eggs, is heavily dependent on patient age. The IVF nondonor egg birth rate begins a gradual decline between 30-32 and then declines more significantly after 36-38. The IVF live birth rate after the age of 44 comes very close to zero. The average IVF pregnancy rate using nondonor eggs is about 35%.

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For those who are looking for the right tubal reversal surgeon the choice is not always easy to make. Reading what other patients have to say can be very helpful and insightful. Read the rest of this entry »

For many women and couples who are looking into tubal reversal surgery the cost is a big issue. In these hard economical times everyone is trying to cut corners. There are some surgeons that are very expensive and some do charge less for the tubal reversal surgery.

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At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we want to maximize the chances for pregnancy after tubal ligation reversal for all of our patients. One step that is helpful in planning for a tubal reversal procedure is examining the pathology report from a patient’s medical record. Pathology reports can provide critical information to a tubal reversal specialist since they convey additional information beyond what is contained in the operative report describing the tubal ligation. Read the rest of this entry »

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center (http://www.tubal-reversal.net) — Dr. Berger discusses the issue of informed decision about tubal ligation reversal with his patient during her recovery just after her tubal reversal surgery. As a nurse herself, she points out how helpful it is to have a full understanding of the tubal reversal process to make an informed decision about it and why she chose tubal reversal vs IVF
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Preparing For Tubal Ligation Reversal Surgery
Julia Smith, RN discusses preparing for tubal reversal surgery and why patients travel from across the US and abroad to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for their reversal procedure.
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When I went to the Wikepedia page about Tubal Reversal, I came upon this sentence. This delicate surgery is best performed by a reproductive surgeon with specialized training and experience in the techniques of tubal ligation reversal.
This describes perfectly what I observed in our operating room today. During a tubal reversal procedure, Dr. Berger was faced with unexpected results from our patient’s prior surgery. The outcome looked bleak, but Dr Berger’s training and years of experience gave him the edge. I was amazed as I watched him create a beautiful, functional tube and fimbria out of what appeared to be a hopeless situation. Instead of two tubal segments, this patient had three. The third segment consisted of only fragments of the fimbria that could not be attached. The remaining length was good. On the other side was a short and very fibrotic tube with no opening at all into the uterus, but a healthy fimbrial segment. Any normal surgeon would have quit, but Dr. Berger used his many years and used the good fimbria segment from one side and connected it to the tubal segments on the other side that had no fimbria. Now this patient has one long, healthy tube with fimbria. It just a miracle!! This patient has just left the Tubal Reversal Center to finish recovering at the hotel. She and her husband left filled with hope, realistic hope. They realize their circumstance is unusual and if hadn’t been for the experience and fortitude of Dr. Berger and his OR team they wouldn’t have been so lucky. Training and experience truly do make all the difference in the world! 

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Posted by MitziMay
Amen to that!

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Posted by steelergirl7
That is an amazing story. Brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for this patient and wish them all the luck.

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Posted by jami
AWESOME!!!!!!

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Posted by JerseyCouple:
That’s such a nice story. I bet she will get a sticky BFP in no time!
-Lori

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Posted by steelergirl7
Pam,
I really wanted to thank you for what you posted.
I was having a really rough 2 days, worrying about what kind of TL I had and worried that it wont be a successful TR. I am scheduled for 7-31 and I am so excited. After reading what you wrote put my fears into perspective, I actually printed it out and placed in on my bathroom mirror so that I can be reminded of the extrodinary work Dr. B does.
Thanks
Sharon

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Posted by pam mills
Sharon,
I am so glad my post helped ease your fears. Have a safe trip to Chapel Hill and I will look forward to meeting you then.
Pam Mills, CRNA

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Posted by jenn5
That is wonderful!!!

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Posted by ace67
yeah for dr berger and the chapel hill staff!!!
andrea

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Posted by Eric’sGirl
Hope she finds your post… and keeps us all updated on her journey.
It gives me a little bit of hope… I too am one of those that may not be able to be put together.
I have told EVERYONE…
If there is anyone that can do it… it is ONLY Dr. Berger!!
What an amazing human being!!!!
Thank you… ALL OF YOU… from all of us!!!
Chrissy

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Posted by babyz07
Dr Berger and the Chapel hill staff are Angles from above. Read the rest of this entry »

Discussion of tubal reversal surgery by Dr. Berger from the Tubal Reversal Message Board.

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Spanish speaking visitors seeking information about tubal ligation reversal (la reconstrucción de la ligadura de trompas) can converse with others in Spanish on the Tubal Reversal Message Board and find detailed information they want in their native language at http://espanol.tubal-reversal.net/ on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.

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