What is tubal ligation?

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Tubal ligation is a surgical intervention in the fallopian tubes of women with the aim of avoiding pregnancy.

It is a permanent contraceptive method that has advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the woman must be sure of not wanting more children before doing it.

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What is tubal ligation? - Advantages and consequences

How is a tubal ligation done?

There are several types of surgical operation to close the fallopian tubes and prevent them from carrying out their function:

  • The transport of the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.
  • The encounter of the ovule with the sperm so that the fecudnation takes place.

Therefore, the procedure should be done on both fallopian tubes, so that the sperm can not reach the egg and join it.

Tubal ligation, also called bilateral tubal occlusion (OTB), is a definitive sterilization method.

Tubal ligation surgery can be done by laparoscopy or hysteroscopy, requires anesthesia and lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Depending on the method used to obstruct or cut the tubes, the following types of tubal ligation are different:



Partial salpingectomy

Partial salpingectomy involves cutting the tubes and attaching their ends with suture material.

Pomeroy technique to ligate the tubes

The Pomeroy technique is one of these types of tubal occlusion that is most used today. It consists of tying the base of a handle about 3-4 cm from the tube and removing the upper segment.

Generally, the term Pomeroy is used synonymously with tubal ligation.

Electrocoagulation

It is a method that uses an electric current to coagulate or burn the ends of the fallopian tube that remain after cutting it.

This method is also known as cauterization of the fallopian tubes.

Cauterization and tubal ligation

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