[Ambulatory tubal sterilization using a plastic clip]

The ambulant sterilization of the ovarien tubes with the plastic clip represents a notable method among the operative sterilization methods. With this method, failures can be totally avoided. The bloodless proceeding in the intraperitoneal region results in a minimum of operational risks. The postoperative morbidity is 0%. The clip sterilization takes a few minutes and can be done with intubation or Trapanal/fluothane narcosis in the ambulance. The possibility of refertilization is still to be discussed. From April 1974 till April 1975 this method for sterilization was employed in 97 patients. There were no complications or failures seen.