Laparoscopic Tubal LigationA laparoscopic tubal ligation is done to permanently prevent a woman from
getting pregnant. During this procedure, the doctor makes two small cuts
(incisions). The dotted lines show where the cuts are made. One incision is just below your belly button and another is just above your pubic hairline. The doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and other surgical tools through the incisions. The doctor is able to see your fallopian tubes with the scope. The fallopian tubes are then cut, clamped closed, tied off or sealed by applying heat (cautery). ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRebecca Sue Uranga, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Rebecca Sue Uranga, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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