Overview
The purpose of this study is to compare and capture key elements of the patient experience, quality of recovery, preferences and satisfaction after laparoscopic salpingectomy done via 3 different routes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Premenopausal women scheduled to undergo an elective sterilization surgery regardless of parity
- non-prolapsed uterus
- Patients should able to provide written consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Women who have relative contra-indication to vaginal peritoneal access such as: history of rectal surgery, suspected recto-vaginal endometriosis based on clinical history and examination, suspected malignancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, active lower genital tract infection, virginity or pregnancy
- Postpartum (immediate) tubal sterilization
- Tubal sterilization during a cesarean section