Surgery is performed for the following:

• To correct congenital malformations of the reproductive tract (female, male)
• To eliminate scar tissue that has formed as a result of infection or prior surgery (female, male).
• To open blocked fallopian tubes (female).
• To eradicate endometriosis (female).
• To tie off varicose veins which drain the testicle (male).
• To remove growths (tumors) such as fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts (female).