Can Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery Injure the Inguinal Nerve?

Ectopic pregnancy surgery does not usually injure the inguinal nerve. Ectopic pregnancy surgery can be categorized as lateral salpingo-oophorectomy, tubal umbilical compression and tubal opening for embryo retrieval. The surgical route is usually minimally invasive, i.e., transperitoneal laparoscopic surgery, which usually involves making 2-3 small holes of about 1 centimeter in the patient’s abdomen, and then placing instruments into the abdominal cavity to perform the surgery. Therefore, ectopic pregnancy surgery usually does not injure the nerves in the groin. After ectopic pregnancy surgery, if there is discomfort or pain in the groin area, it may be related to local trauma or sprain, inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes or chronic strain, etc. The specific cause is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examination, such as ultrasound, CT examination to clarify. After the surgery of ectopic pregnancy, you should strictly follow the postoperative precautions and regular review. If you feel unwell, you should consult the doctor in time to find out the cause and treat it actively to avoid delaying your condition.