A new technique for minilaparotomy
Palaniappan, B.
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics 17(3): 260-262
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-7292 PMID: 42581 DOI: 10.1002/j.1879-3479.1979.tb00162.xDocument Number: 430457
Female sterilization by minilaparotomy was performed on 500 patients at Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Madras, India. Access to the Fallopian tubes was achieved by elevating the uterus with the gloved hand of a medical or paramedical assistant. The effectiveness of the fingers for this maneuver in place of various uterine elevators is discussed and its usefulness pointed out in relation to practive in developing countries. The role of paramedical personnel and the hospital's medical staff, in this technique is described.
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