Modified minilaparotomy technique of interval female sterilization
Taneepanichskul, S.; Intaraprasert, S.; Chaturachinda, K.
Contraception 55(6): 351-353
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0010-7824 PMID: 9262930 DOI: 10.1016/s0010-7824(97)00043-7Document Number: 268236
The study of a modified minilaparotomy technique of interval female sterilization is reported. The modified minilaparotomy technique of interval female sterilization is performed under local anesthesia using the Ramathibodi uterine manipulator, bivalve speculum, and a low midline incision. Sixty cases were treated with this technique. From the study, it was revealed that the mean age of patients +- SD was 31.2 +- 5.6 years, the mean body weight +- SD was 43.3 +- 5.1 kg, and the mean height SD was 152.1 +- 8.2 cm. The mean operating time was 24.3 +- 5.5 min with a range from 15 to 35 min. All patients recovered and were allowed home within 2 h after operation. No immediate or late complications were observed. It was concluded that this technique is quick, safe, inexpensive, and easy to perform as an outpatient procedure.