Mini-laparotomy (mini-lap) for tubal ligation
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Mini-laparotomy (mini-lap) for tubal ligation
A tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of birth control. A mini-laparotomy (“mini-lap”) involves a smaller incision [usually less than
This procedure is favored for women who have had prior abdominal or pelvic surgery or who have heart or respiratory diseases.
A mini-lap may not be appropriate for women who are very overweight or who have a history of disease affecting the fallopian tubes, such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
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| Author | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Editor | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | May 22, 2008 |
| Last updated: | May 22, 2008 |
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| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA |
| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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