Definition of Tubal ligation
1. Noun. A sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations.
Medical Definition of Tubal ligation
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A surgical procedure that involves ligation (closure) of the fallopian tubes to prevent an unfertilized egg from reaching the uterus.
A method of sterilisation. Believed to have better than 99% effectiveness. This surgery can be performed through a laparoscope, using a small abdominal incision to allow passage of the fibreoptic scope. most women can return to work within a few days after the procedure.
(27 Sep 1997)
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