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Laparoscopic sterilization in a free-standing clinic: a report of 1,092 cases
Contraception
|December 1, 1984
Abstract:
The five-year experience of 1,092 laparoscopic tubal sterilizations performed in a free-standing clinic in the U.S. with no anesthesiologist under local anesthesia is reviewed. The current technique of the Hasson "open" method and bipolar cauterization is felt to minimize major mishaps and is acceptably comfortable to the patient.
Keywords:
Acceptor CharacteristicsAdnexitisAmericasContraceptionContraception FailureContraceptive UsageDelivery Of Health CareDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesElectrocoagulationEndoscopyExaminations And DiagnosesFamily PlanningFemale SterilizationFemale Sterilization--complicationsForcepsHealthHealth FacilitiesLaparoscopyMarital StatusMinilaparotomy--complicationsNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaOutpatient ClinicPainPhysical Examinations And DiagnosesPrevious PracticeSterilization, SexualSterilization, Sexual--complicationsSurgerySurgical EquipmentTreatmentTubal Ligation--complicationsTubal OcclusionUnited StatesUrogenital Surgery--complications