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Title: Minilaparotomy for sterilization. Author: Penfield AJ. Journal: Female Patient; 1978 Mar; 3(3):61-4. PubMed ID: 12309106. Abstract: Both the minilaparotomy and the laparoscopy procedures for female sterilization are described. The minilaparotomy, which is performed under local anesthesia, is described in detail and pictured in a series of photographs. A preoperative counseling session is required, at which time any contraindicating situations, e.g., a history of abnormal uterine bleeding, are discovered and treated. A 6-week postoperative examination is performed. Excessive abdominal obesity is a condition which precludes the performance of both the minilaparotomy and the laparoscopy.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]