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. 2020 Nov 22;58(231):889-892.
doi: 10.31729/jnma.5542.

Outcome of Laparoscopy in Infertile Couples attending a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Shanti Sunuwar Subedi  1 , Rakina Bhansakarya  1 , Prajmi Shrestha  1 , Sajjan Kumar Sharma  1
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Outcome of Laparoscopy in Infertile Couples attending a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Shanti Sunuwar Subedi et al. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. .

Abstract

Introduction: Infertility is a global health issue and a socially destabilizing condition for couples with several stigmas including medical, social, psychological burdens and a marital disharmony. The aim was to study the outcome of laparoscopy in infertile females attending Nobel Medical College as laparoscopy is considered as a gold standard in investigation and treatment of infertility.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology over a period of May 2018-April 2020, where the outcomes of laparoscopy in infertile females were studied. All the patients with abnormal HSG, unexplained infertility and adnexal mass in the background of infertility were enrolled.

Results: Of the 100 infertile patients who underwent laparoscopy, 62 (62%) had evidence of tubal disease as documented by unilateral or bilateral block, 63 (63%) had peritubal adhesions and hydrosalpinx in 15 (15%). Associated pelvic pathology like endometriosis in 50 (50%) in the form of cyst, adhesions and complete and partial obliteration of Pouch of Douglas.

Conclusion: Laparoscopy is definitely an effective diagnostic tool of tubal and pelvic pathology. Laparoscopy is recommended for all infertile females with suspected tubal factor and moreover it provides opportunity to correct the condition in possible cases.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Different sites of block.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Percentage of peritubal adhesion.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Percentage of Hydrosalpinx.
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Figure 4. Associated lesions diagnosed by laparoscopy.
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