laparotomy salpingostomy or salpingectomy for tubal ectopic pregnancy were identified using their current procedural terminology (CPT) codes (59120, 59121, 59150, 59151).

How do you perform a salpingostomy?

A small incision, about 4 inches long, will be made on your lower abdomen. The incision will be made at such a place so that fallopian tubes are visible and can be removed from the incision. Once the procedure is completed, the incision will be closed with staples or stitches.

What is the difference between salpingectomy and salpingostomy?

Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of a fallopian tube. Salpingectomy is different from salpingostomy (also called neosalpingostomy). Salpingostomy is the creation of an opening into the fallopian tube, but the tube itself is not removed in this procedure.