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Laparoscopic female sterilization

2019; Elsevier BV; Volume: 234; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.08.564

1872-7654

Ana Helena Barbosa Fachada, Joana Aidos, Joana Santos, Nuno Nogueira Martins,

Gynecological conditions and treatments

Introduction: Laparoscopic female sterilization (LFS) is a surgical procedure that permanently prevents pregnancy by total occlusion of the fallopian tubes. The first case was performed in Switzerland by Bösch in 1936, and it is the most used method to provide definitive contraception to women. The main indication is patient's desire and the few contra-indications include: the patient is unable to understand its intended permanence; a medical condition requiring hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy; and pregnancy. There are several techniques for laparoscopic tubal occlusion, but all are simple procedures that allow visualization of the entire abdominal cavity with a minimal external scar. Compared to the open techniques, laparoscopy has lower costs and a faster recovery.