Laparoscopic Falope Ring sterilization. Two years of experience

The most commonly utilized method of tubal sterilization via laparoscopy currently is electrocautery. Because this procedure has led to disastrous consequences in a small percentage of cases, a method of nonelectric sterilization has been sought by several investigators. The Falope-Ring sterilization technique was introduced in 1973 and a preliminary report appeared in 1974. The procedure was begun at Michael Reese Hospital in 1975 and over a 2 year period 241 cases were accumulated. The procedure was found to be a relatively simple operative technique which required decreased operating time and less pneumoperitoneum at laparoscopy. It was also found to be easily teachable. It was found to be free of immediate disastrous complications and, in a rather early evaluation, it was found to be effective. There are clear indications that this technique is a viable alternative to female tubal electrocautery.