[Laparoscopic sterilization]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1980 May 10;124(19):729-34.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

PIP: The literature on the possible complications of laparoscopic sterilization is reviewed. The reliability of this method and the correlation between its reliability and the surgeon's experience are discussed. In addition, a report is presented of the experience gained with the first 1000 laparoscopic sterilizations in a general hospital.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns / etiology
  • Embolism, Air / etiology
  • Emphysema / etiology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology
  • Intestines / injuries*
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Netherlands
  • Pregnancy
  • Sterilization, Tubal / adverse effects*
  • Sterilization, Tubal / methods
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology