Laparoscopic sterilisation is chosen by many women in the UK to prevent pregnancy.

Laparoscopic sterilisation is a highly effective form of birth control, you will no longer need to use another form of contraception, and it offers fast recovery and minimal scarring.

A coil, hormone implants or, for men, a vasectomy are common methods of contraception, which have a similarly low failure rate.

Laparoscopic sterilisation is a minimally invasive procedure performed under a general anaesthetic that usually takes about twenty minutes.

Your gynaecologist will make several small cuts on your abdomen.

They will place surgical instruments along with a telescope with a camera, known as a laparoscope, inside your abdomen and perform the laparoscopic sterilisation procedure.

The most common method of sterilisation is to block each fallopian tube by putting a clip on it. Alternatively, a laparoscopic sterilisation procedure can involve removing your fallopian tubes to prevent any future pregnancies.

General complications

Pain after laparoscopic sterilisation
Feeling or being sick
Bleeding
Infection of the surgical site (wound)
Unsightly scarring
Blood clots

Specific complications

Making a hole in the womb or cervix
Surgical emphysema
Failed procedure
Infection of the gynaecological organs or bladder
Ectopic pregnancy

Laparoscopic sterilisation recovery will vary from patient to patient.

You should be able to go home the same day as your laparoscopic sterilisation procedure.

You should rest for the first day or two.

You can expect to go back to work within one week

Laparoscopic sterilisation is performed by Ramsay Health Care UK at one of our local and convenient hospitals.

Our expert, experienced, and caring gynaecologists regularly perform laparoscopic sterilisation procedures to provide patients with a safe birth control option with fast recovery times.

We have extensive safety measures to prevent infection and to keep you safe whilst you are at our hospitals. Virtual consultations, optimised patient flow, regular and comprehensive cleaning regimes, social distancing and PPE are measures we have in place to look after you.

Berkshire Independent Hospital Specialists

Mr William Kuteesa

Mr William Kuteesa is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Berkshire Independent Hospital in Reading
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Dr Shilpa McQuillan

Dr Shilpa is a highly experienced community gynaecologist, women’s health GP, and British Menopause Society accredited menopause specialist. She understands that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to women’s healthcare- and treatments are personalised and based on gold standard evidence. Dr McQuillan treats women of all ages with conditions such as menopause, perimenopause, bleeding disorders, pelvic pain, hormonal imbalance, vulval & vaginal conditions, and urinary symptoms. She also offers contraception, coils, implants, pessaries, breast checks, cervical screening, blood tests, and lifestyle & nutritional advice.
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Mr Pubudu Pathiraja

Mr Pubudu Pathiraja is a Consultant Gynaecologist in Reading, with a special interest in Gynaecology Oncology
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Mr Alex Swanton

Mr Alex Swanton is a leading Consultant Gynaecologist in Reading, Berkshire who specialises in keyhole surgery.
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Miss Rajee Vijayanand

Miss Rajee Vijayanand is a Consultant Gynaecologist at Berkshire Independent Hospital in Reading.
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