Abstract
Many obstetricians prefer to perform postpartum tubal ligation immediately after the delivery or before the women are discharged from the hospital. This procedure has a few distinct advantages:
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Immediately after delivery, the uterine fundus lies between the umbilicus and symphysis pubis, so the fallopian tubes remain easily accessible.
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Uncomplicated postpartum sterilization does not increase the hospital stay.
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There is less medical cost.
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(2006). Postpartum Tubal Ligation. In: Obstetric Anesthesia Handbook. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-31529-2_15
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