Tubal ligation
Surgical sterilization which permanently prevents the transport of
the egg to the uterus by means of sealing the fallopian tubes is
called tubal ligation, commonly called "having one's tubes tied."
This operation can be performed laparoscopically or in conjunction
with a Cesarean section, after the baby is delivered. Tubal
ligation is considered permanent, but surgical reversal can be
performed in some cases.
Review Date: 12/31/2008
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine,
Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of
Washington School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief,
Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health
Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching
Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of
Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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