 3. Literature on the effects of salpingectomy during hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions on the ovarian reserve is very scant, but the one available study does not show any adverse effects. Furthermore, the chance of a postoperative hemorrhage is increased estimated 1. We believe that, in the light of the burden and risk, this study is justified since the prophylactic removal of the Fallopian tubes might diminish the risk of serous ovarian carcinomas life time risk around 1. 