Laparoscopic tubal ligation
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Laparoscopic tubal ligation
A laparoscopic tubal ligation is done to permanently prevent a woman from getting pregnant. During this procedure, the doctor makes two small cuts (incisions). The upper incision is for the laparoscope, and the lower incision is for the forceps. The dotted lines show where the cuts are made.
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| 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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| Reviewed By: | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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