Sterilization by Laparoscopy
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Sterilization by Laparoscopy
Item #AP035
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Sterilization by Laparoscopy Description
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Sterilization is surgery performed to prevent a woman from getting pregnant. It is meant to be permanent. Sterilization often is done with a technique called laparoscopy. Laparoscopy comes from the Greek words that mean "look into the abdomen." For laparoscopy, the doctor uses a device like a small telescope, called a laparoscope, to look at the pelvic organs and identify the fallopian tubes so they can be blocked or cut. This prevents pregnancy.
This pamphlet will explain:
- How laparoscopy is performed
- Benefits of sterilization by laparoscopy
- Risks of the procedure
2011
Pack of 50 pamphlets
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