Laparoscopic tubal sterilization after two or more cesarean sections.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the safety of laparoscopic tubal sterilization in women who have had two or more cesarean sections.


METHODS
Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification III).


METHODS
Private clinic and hospitals.


METHODS
Two hundred ten consecutive women.


METHODS
Laparoscopic tubal sterilization.


RESULTS
The procedures were done with no difficulty in all but two women. In addition to the two failures, one woman experienced bladder trauma.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic sterilization after several cesarean sections is possible and is associated with low morbidity. Scarring from cesarean sections should not be a contraindication if extra care is taken.
Sheth Nursing Home, Maharashtra, India.
Archana A
AA
Ghoshal
Sangeeta D
SD
Agrawal
Shirish S
SS
Sheth
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome