Tubal Ligation Methods

Picture of ligation methods for female sterilization

Tubal ligation can be done by one of three different methods:

Pinching off the tube in a loop with a band
Cutting and electrocauterizing (burning) the tube ends
Cutting and tying off the tube ends

Current as of: November 27, 2023

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