salpingotomy is essentially the same procedure as salpingostomy except that the incision is closed with 7-0 Vicryl or similar suture from william's obstetrics chapter 10. my understanding is that a salpingostomy is not sutured closed.

Treatment with methotrexate is gaining popularity and has been shown to have success rates similar to laparoscopic salpingostomy if multiple doses are given

a surgical incision into a fallopian tube

salpingostomy

The falopian tube is given a surgical opening to remove a blockage or for draining of an obstruction.