Tubal Ligation Methods

Picture of ligation methods for female sterilization

Tubal ligation can be done by one of three different methods:

Pinching off the tube in a loop with a band
Cutting and electrocauterizing (burning) the tube ends
Cutting and tying off the tube ends

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised	May 4, 2012

By:

Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: May 4, 2012

Medical Review:

Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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