A controlled comparison of the Pomeroy resection technique and laparoscopic electrocoagulation of the tubes
Børdahl, P.E.; Bergsjø, P.; Solberg, M.
Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae 73(5): 288-292
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0355-9521 PMID: 6240960 Document Number: 415346
The Pomeroy resection technique and laparoscopic electrocoagulation of the Fallopian tubes for sterilization are compared in a controlled study. Information was obtained during the patients' stay in hospital and at 3 and 12 mo. after operation. There were no significant differences between the study groups concerning age, social group, parity, contraceptive practices or age of the children. The surgery time, stay in hospital, periods of postoperative discomfort and sick leave were shorter in the laparoscopy group, and there were fewer postoperative complaints than in the laparotomy group. No differences in the impact on postoperative bleeding patterns were demonstrated.