Abstract
Laparoscopic sterilization was performed on 666 patients, 85% of whom were over 25 years. Private and service patients of equal racial distribution were included. Of the operations, 72% were performed on an outpatient basis. A modified Steptoe procedure was used. Complications included bleeding requiring recoagulation (2.3%), bleeding requiring laparotomy, bowel injury, trocar site burns, uterine perforations, pelvic abcess, late intra-abdominal bleeding. There were five luteal phase pregnancies and two operative failures.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 912-915 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
State | Published - Dec 1 1971 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology