The Fallopian tubes are first detached from the ovaries and the womb. The Fallopian tubes are then removed from the abdomen.
Sterilisation by removal of the Fallopian tubes.
What will happen during this surgery?
Keyhole surgery involves making three small incisions (cuts) – about 1 centimetre in length – in your abdomen. A camera is inserted through one of these incisions. The gynaecologist can see the Fallopian tubes on a screen via this camera. The gynaecologist uses the other two incisions to detach the Fallopian tubes from the womb and the ovaries. The Fallopian tubes are then removed from the abdomen.
The womb and the ovaries remain in the abdomen. There is now no longer any connection between the womb and the ovaries.
Why are the ovaries not removed?
The ovaries produce hormones required for the monthly cycle (menstruation). If the ovaries are removed from a woman who has not entered menopause yet, then she will immediately enter menopause. Very early menopause (before age 45) increases the risk of osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and other symptoms.