Surgery to break up adhesions is called adhesiolysis and is currently the only way to treat adhesions. However, as any operation carries a risk of creating further adhesions, you will only be advised to have adhesiolysis if your surgeon thinks it will be beneficial for you. Eg, if you have a complete bowel obstruction or strangulated bowel that is life-threatening, you might need adhesiolysis as an emergency procedure. You can also have the procedure if you are having fertility problems caused by adhesions.
Attribution: BUPA