ABSTRACT
PIP: The technique of laparoscopic tubectomy has been helpful in increasing the popularity of female sterilization operations. To discover the reasons for the comparative popularity of this method, a study was conducted with the following specific objectives: 1) to find out the health status of those who have undergone the tubectomy operation; 2) to find out about postoperative difficulties and problems faced by the patients; 3) to enumerate the reasons for the comparative popularity of the abdominal and laproscopic tubectomy techniques. Results of interviews with 220 women who had undergone a tubectomy are presented in tables and described. Demographic features so described are age, religion, level of education of wife and husband and number of living children. Respondents' experiences of postoperative physical ailments, period of stay in the hospital, period before normalcy in daily life returned and whether or not they would advise others to undergo tubectomy are likewise explained. Suggestions for improving laproscopic tubectomy operative conditions, for expanding its availability and for further study are made. The authors conclude that laparoscopic tubectomy resulted in much shorter hospital stays, far fewer complications, and quicker return to normal activities than abdominal procedures.^ieng
