Sterilisation (laparoscopic)

Intra-abdominal clipping of the tubes (with keyhole surgery)

Speciality Gynaecology
Urgency elective
Duration 15 to 30 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic +/- Local Anaesthetic
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 2 days
Full Recovery 4 to 14 days
Additional Info often shoulder tip pain, conversion to open surgery may be necessary in case of problems

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