Question

What is tubectomy?

Answer 1

Tubectomy is suggested when this irreversible form of sterilisation is requested willingly by a woman who does not want to conceive in the future.

Complete answer:
A permanent form of contraception in women is tubectomy, also referred to as tubal sterilisation. It is a surgical procedure that blocks the fallopian tubes, thus preventing the uterus from meeting the egg released by the ovary.

The following points should be considered by a woman contemplating permanent sterilisation through tubectomy:

Reasons to choose permanent sterilisation
i) Whether the best choice is tubal ligation for her
ii) Side effects, threats and complications related to the operation.
iii) Whether it would be more fitting for other contraceptive methods
Tubectomy is a major surgical operation in which the fallopian tubes are sliced open to obstruct the passage of the egg into the uterus and are clipped or wrapped up.

Different Ways
i) Bipolar coagulation- To burn the portions of the fallopian tubes, electric current is used.
ii) Monopolar coagulation- Utilizing electric current, the tubes are seared. To further hurt them, a radiating current is often used.
iii) Tubal clip- By permanently clipping or tying them together the Fallopian tubes are blocked.
iv) Tubal Ring- Using a silastic band, the tube is bound.
v) Fimbriectomy- A part of the fallopian tube is disconnected from the ovary in this operation. This creates a void, hampering the tube's ability to obtain and pass eggs to the uterus.
On the same day after the tubectomy, patients may be discharged.

After undergoing the surgery, however, one can expect:
In the first four to eight hours, pain and nausea (short-term pain medication may be required)

Pain in the abdomen and cramps
Tiredness
Dizziness
Stitches are normally extracted after a week or ten days. For a follow-up check-up after six weeks, it is also necessary to see the surgeon.

Note: Tubectomy is an irreversible major surgery and not without its collection of dangers. It is therefore necessary for experienced doctors to obtain advice and undergo surgery only at trusted gynaecology hospitals.