Tubal Cannulation Treatment in PCMC, Pune - Srushti Hospital and IVF Center
Searching for tubal cannulation treatment near me in PCMC or Pune? Srushti Hospital and IVF Center is on Dange Chowk Road in Thergaon, reachable from Wakad, Dange Chowk and across Pimpri-Chinchwad. Srushti Hospital and IVF Center provides the facility for diagnosis, the procedure and follow-up under Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, at a single location.
Srushti Hospital and IVF Center in Thergaon, PCMC, offers tubal cannulation under Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC, to open a blocked fallopian tube near the uterus, often considered before proceeding to IVF for infertility.
What Is Tubal Cannulation?
Tubal cannulation is a procedure to open a blocked fallopian tube at the end closest to the uterus, called a proximal blockage, using a fine catheter guided through the cervix and into the tube. It is generally performed hysteroscopically, meaning through the cervix, without any abdominal incisions.
As a gynecologist in PCMC fellowship-trained in laparoscopic surgery and infertility, Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar considers this option when a proximal tubal blockage is found during a fertility evaluation, before assuming that in vitro fertilisation is the only remaining path.
What Causes Proximal Tubal Blockage?
- Tubal spasm, a temporary tightening that can look like a true blockage on imaging without being permanent scarring
- Mucus plugs or debris within the tube
- Scar tissue from a previous pelvic infection
- Small polyps or tissue near the tubal opening
- Congenital narrowing of the tube
A meaningful number of tubes reported as blocked on an initial scan turn out to be affected by spasm rather than a true, fixed obstruction. This is one reason cannulation is worth considering before assuming the blockage is permanent.
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When Is Tubal Cannulation Recommended?
- Proximal tubal blockage identified on a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or other imaging
- Before proceeding to IVF, to check whether a less invasive path could still work
- Unexplained infertility where a tubal factor is suspected
Dr. Mahadar discusses whether cannulation is appropriate based on where the blockage is, how it was identified and your overall fertility evaluation, rather than treating every blockage the same way.
Tubal Cannulation vs IVF: What Is the Difference?
- Tubal cannulation. Aims to restore normal function of your own fallopian tube, so conception can potentially happen naturally or with the help of IUI afterward.
- IVF. Bypasses the fallopian tubes entirely, since fertilisation happens outside the body before the embryo is placed directly into the uterus.
Cannulation does not replace IVF as an option; it is generally tried first when appropriate, since it may allow a simpler path to pregnancy if successful. If it does not work, or is not appropriate for your situation, IVF remains available.
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How Is Tubal Blockage Diagnosed?
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG). An X-ray-based test that generally identifies a possible blockage in the first place.
- Same-visit ultrasound. Performed personally by Dr. Mahadar as part of the wider fertility evaluation.
- Diagnostic hysteroscopy, sometimes with cannulation performed at the same time. Provides direct visualisation and the option to treat a suspected blockage in the same sitting.
What Are the Risks of Tubal Cannulation?
This procedure is generally safe, but as with any procedure it carries risks, including tubal perforation, infection, bleeding and the possibility that the blockage cannot be cleared. A specific consideration is that opening a tube with some underlying damage can, in certain cases, slightly increase the risk of an ectopic pregnancy rather than a normal intrauterine one. There is also a possibility the tube may become blocked again over time.
Dr. Mahadar discusses these specific risks in the context of your individual findings before proceeding.
Why Choose Srushti Hospital for Tubal Cannulation
- Dual fellowship training. Dr. Mahadar holds fellowship training in both laparoscopic surgery and infertility, relevant to both diagnosing and treating tubal blockage.
- Honest positioning relative to IVF. A clear explanation of when cannulation is worth trying first, rather than moving straight to IVF by default.
- Same-visit evaluation. Ultrasound and fertility assessment performed personally by Dr. Mahadar, gynecologist in PCMC.
- Continuity into further fertility care. The same doctor manages any IUI or IVF treatment that may follow.
- Reasonable, transparent pricing. A flat ₹500 consultation fee, with procedure costs discussed and confirmed in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rather than a single answer, look for a doctor with fellowship training in both laparoscopic surgery and infertility, who explains tubal cannulation honestly relative to IVF rather than defaulting straight to the more advanced option and who manages the fertility treatment that follows either way. Dr. Nikhil A. Mahadar at Srushti Hospital and IVF Center in Thergaon offers all three.
A procedure to open a blocked fallopian tube near the uterus, using a fine catheter passed through the cervix, generally without any abdominal incision.
Not always. Some tubes reported as blocked are actually affected by temporary spasm rather than a fixed obstruction, which is one reason cannulation is worth considering rather than assuming the finding is final.
No. Cannulation aims to restore the natural function of your own tube. IVF bypasses the tubes entirely by fertilising the egg outside the body. They are different approaches. Cannulation is generally tried first when appropriate.
The procedure is performed under anaesthesia or sedation, so it is not painful during the procedure. Mild cramping afterward is common and generally settles quickly.
Risks include tubal perforation, infection, bleeding, the possibility the blockage cannot be cleared and a slightly increased chance of ectopic pregnancy if the tube has some underlying damage.
No. It improves the chance of conception for many patients by restoring tubal patency, but does not guarantee pregnancy, since tubal function and other fertility factors also matter.
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