ABSTRACT
Sterilization is the most prevalent means of family planning these days. Throughout the world, and different techniques have been employed to achieve this end. In this study two techniques of sterilization are being compared. 196 women who desired for sterilization, were randomly assigned in two groups: laparoscopy - Filishie clips [96 cases] and laparotomy-Pomeroy technique [100 cases]. We compared the duration of operation, surgical complications, post operative pain, wound infection and a long term follow-up [1-4 years] for changes in menstrual cycles, pelvic pain and failure rate. The mean duration of the procedure was shorter for the Flishie clips [P<0.07]. Post operative pain was lesser for clips [P=0.072]. The failure rate was 1.72% for clips and for Pomeroy it was 0% [P<0.05]. Other complications did not show significant differences. The Filshie clips technique as a sterilization procedure is simple and without any danger, can be conducted by means of laparoscopy and laparotomy, does not need much expertise, and as regards cosmetic effect and duration of operation seems better