MODIFIED MINILAPAROTOMY TECHNIQUE OF INTERVAL FEMALE STERILIZATION

The study of a modified minilaparotomy technique of interval female st erilization is reported. The modified minilaparotomy technique of inte rval female sterilization is performed under local anesthesia using th e Ramathibodi uterine manipulator, bivalve speculum, and a low midline incision. Sixty cases were treated with this technique. From the stud y,it was revealed that the mean age of patients +/- SD was 31.2 +/- 5. 6 years, the mean body weight +/- SD was 43.3 +/- 5.1 kg, and the mean height +/- SD was 152.1 +/- 8.2 cm. The mean operating time was 24.3 +/- 5.5 min with a range from 15 to 35 min. All patients recovered and were allowed home within 2 h alter operation. No immediate or late co mplications were observed. It was concluded that this technique is qui ck, safe, inexpensive, and easy to perform as an outpatient procedure. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.