Explanation:
Opportunistic salpingectomy is the removal of the fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer when undergoing pelvic surgery for another indication. Women who undergo pelvic surgery (e.g., hysterectomy) or wish to get tubal ligation for sterilization should be informed about the risks and benefits of bilateral salpingectomy. Except for increased operative time, opportunistic salpingectomy does not increase the risk of other complications. Women who opt for this procedure for sterilization should be informed that it is irreversible. Patients who are at increased risk of ovarian cancer are usually advised to undergo salpingo-oophorectomy for risk reduction.
Women who undergo opportunistic salpingectomy are not at higher risk of increased hospital stay (A) or postoperative fever (C) or infection (D).
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