title: A clip applicator for laparoscopic sterilization.
abstract: Laparoscopic sterilization using spring-loaded clips promises to reduce complications encountered with other sterilization techniques. A second-puncture clip applicator for laparoscopic sterilization has been developed which has several advantages over the single-puncture method, allowing a full visual field and more accurate placement of the clips. A description of the applicator, its assembly, operative procedure, and preliminary results are reported.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments