OPS-Code 5-663.50:
Operations on the fallopian tube: Destruction and closure of fallopian tubes [sterilization surgery]: Elimination by severance or destruction: Open surgical (abdominal)
You had surgery on your fallopian tubes to prevent you from becoming pregnant.
The two fallopian tubes go to the right and left of the ovaries towards the womb. They are like tubes and they transport the egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus.
During this type of surgery, the fallopian tubes are deliberately cut or destroyed. After that, egg cells can no longer travel through the fallopian tubes to reach the uterus. In addition, sperm can no longer reach the egg cells to fertilize them. For this reason, it is generally no longer possible to conceive naturally after the operation.
The operation involved making an incision in your abdomen.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).