In 1998, several different surgical approaches can be (and are) used for the treatment of infertility. Decisions concerning the techniques and equipment used are guided by many variables, including

• the preoperative diagnosis (the "working reason" for going to the operating room),
• a strong desire to prevent postoperative adhesion (scar) formation,
• the familiarity of "the OR team" with the specific equipment used,
• available equipment to accomplish cutting, coagulation and reapproximation of tissue,
• the surgeon's usual "routine" during similar cases,
• complications associated with the specific surgery performed,
• patient preference (including differences in postoperative recovery period and cosmetic results)