Remaining Ectopic Tissue Following Laparoscopy

It is possible that even
 after laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy, some ectopic tissue will remain. This can occur if the surgical procedure does not remove all of the pregnancy tissue. In this case, medication may be needed following the laparoscopy to help remove the tissue.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD