The doctor examines you and asks about your medical history, especially any problems relating to your reproductive system. The doctor may also ask you some questions to find out whether you are sure you want permanent sterilization. Be sure to tell the doctor if you've ever had an allergic reaction to an anesthetic. Laparoscopy and minilaparotomy are the procedures most often used to seal the tubes. These surgeries are performed in a clinic, a doctor's office, or an ambulatory surgical center.
Most patients can go home the same day.
Before the surgery begins you are given a regional or general anesthetic. A regional anesthetic numbs part of your body, preventing you from feeling pain while you remain awake. A general anesthetic relaxes your muscles, puts you to sleep, and also prevents you from feeling pain. For a laparoscopy, the doctor makes one or two small cuts in the abdomen. One is made just below the navel and the other in the pubic hair area.