Salpingectomy at the Time of Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SaLCHE)
Salpingectomy at the Time of Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (SaLCHE)
Prophylactic salpingectomy (also called opportunistic, risk-reducing or incidental
 salpingectomy) has been advocated at the time of gynecologic surgery to reduce the risk of
 serous ovarian cancer. This study explores the acceptability and feasibility of opportunistic
 salpingectomy at the time of elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCHE).
Many serous ovarian cancers are now thought to originate in the fimbria of the fallopian
 tubes. This has led a number of professional societies worldwide to recommend consideration
 of prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of elective gynecologic surgery or tubal
 sterilization.

 This study explores the acceptability and feasibility of incidental (opportunistic,
 risk-reducing, prophylactic) salpingectomy at the time of a common nongynecologic procedure
 in women, i.e. elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LCHE). The study addresses whether
 women ≥45 years would accept opportunistic salpingectomy and the technical feasibility (time,
 port placement, complications) in women who consented to salpingectomy.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Scheduled (elective) laparoscopic cholecystectomy for a benign indication

 -  Age >45 years

 -  Consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Age <45 years

 -  Desire to preserve fertility

 -  Cholecystectomy for malignant disease

 -  Extensive previous abdominal surgery