Interventions for tubal ectopic pregnancy

Predictive factors of failure in management of ectopic pregnancy with single-dose methotrexate: a general population-based analysis from the Auvergne Register, France

“…It is reflected by the almost fivefold increase in the last 17 years. This change is explained by the established role of MTX in the management of EP (3)(4)(5) and continuous medical education from local meetings and training sessions.…”

Open to laparoscopic conversion in hemoperitoneum of unknown origin

“…In laparoscopic salpingostomy, the chances to leave unresected trophoblastic tissue are higher than in open salpingostomy. It is also reported that laparoscopic salpingectomy is a costeffective treatment [6,7].…”

Fallopian tube stripping forceps: a novel instrumental design for distal tubal pregnancy laparoscopy

“…Systemic methotrexate (MTX) is a non-traumatic management compared with surgical intervention [10][11][12]; however, it is more suitable for a select group of patients with serum hCG concentrations below 3000 mIU/ ml [13] and cannot replace salpingostomy [14]. Salpingostomy by laparoscopy is increasing [15], and is preferred to patients desiring future pregnancy even with hCG > 3000 mIU/ml [16].…”