A Novel Technique for Essure Reversal.

BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVES

An increasing number of women are seeking removal of the Essure sterilization device due to symptoms including pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and allergic reaction. A fraction of these women also desire a future pregnancy and request sterilization reversal at the time of device removal. We present a novel technique for Essure reversal in addition to our experience with three cases.

METHODS

Simultaneous laparoscopy and hysteroscopy is used to remove the device followed by laparoscopic reimplantation of the distal fallopian tube to the uterine fundus. A video of our method is included and the outcomes of three patients reported.

RESULTS

Three women underwent laparoscopic Essure reversal for device-attributed symptoms and desire to restore fertility between 2017 and 2018. All procedures were uncomplicated with restoration of tubal patency in one or both fallopian tubes on follow-up hysterosalpingogram. Over a period of 4 to 10 months of followup, no pregnancies have been reported.

CONCLUSION

Essure reversal is a feasible technique for removing the device and restoring tubal patency; however, more data are needed on pregnancy outcomes following this novel procedure.