title: A new technique for minilaparotomy.
abstract: Female sterilization by minilaparotomy was performed on 500 patients at Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Madras, India. Access to the Fallopian tubes was achieved by elevating the uterus with the gloved hand of a medical or paramedical assistant. The effectiveness of the fingers for this maneuver in place of various uterine elevators is discussed and its usefulness pointed out in relation to practive in developing countries. The role of paramedical personnel and the hospital's medical staff, in this technique is described.
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010823:Physician Assistants; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000379:methods*