title: Postpartum laparoscopy for sterilization.
abstract: The necessity of performing sterilization in the immediate postpartum period is evident in many areas of the world.  Tubal ligation via laparotomy may extend the postpartum stay and entail a certain morbidity.  We have applied the technique of tubal coagulation and or resection via laparoscope to a large series of patients shortly after parturition.  The technique is readily acquired, complications have been minimal, and in most instances, postpatum stay is not extended.  A portion of these patients were followed by hysterosalpingogram approximately 3 months postpartum at which time tubal occlusion was demonstrated.  We conclude that this procedure is not contraindicated in the postpartum period.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Keith
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Houser
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Webster
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Lash
mesh_terms: D003933:Diagnosis; D004724:Endoscopy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010808:Physical Examination; D049590:Postpartum Period; D012098:Reproduction; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive
keywords: Endoscopy; Examinations And Diagnoses; Female Sterilization; Laparoscopy; Physical Examinations And Diagnoses; Puerperium; Reproduction