Laparoscopic sterilization with electrocautery, silastic bands and spring-loaded clips: report of our experience with 790 patients.
A comparative study was carried out in 790 women undergoing one of the 3 most frequently used laparoscopic sterlization techniques: high-frequency unipolar electrocoagulation of the tubes, application of silastic rings or spring-loaded clips to the tubes. The technical problems and per- and postoperative (early) complications are assessed. The use of high-frequency unipolar current has been superseded by today's mechanical and non-electrical sterilization methods. The spring-loaded clip method appears to be a sterilization technique with a minimum of severe complications, and theoretically the greatest chances for possible refertilization.
D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
D012826:Silicone Elastomers