Sterilization, specifically for women, can be achieved through surgical procedures that block or remove the fallopian tubes. There are two primary methods: minilaparotomy and laparoscopy.
Methods of Female Sterilization
Here's a breakdown of the two main surgical approaches:
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Minilaparotomy:
- A small incision is made in the abdomen.
- The fallopian tubes are brought up through this incision.
- A section of each tube is then removed, or, alternatively, both tubes may be completely removed. The reference mentions: "Minilaparotomy—A small incision (cut) is made in the abdomen. The fallopian tubes are brought up through the incision. A small section of each tube is removed, or both tubes can be removed completely."
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Laparoscopy: (Further information on this process would require additional reference material.) This typically involves smaller incisions and the use of a laparoscope (a thin, lighted tube with a camera) to visualize and manipulate the fallopian tubes.
