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minilaparotomy

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min·i·lap·a·rot·o·my (mn-lp-rt-m)
n.
A method of female sterilization by surgical ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed through a small incision above the pubic symphysis.

minilaparotomy
a small abdominal incision for liver biopsy, open transhepatic cholangiography, or sterilization by ovariectomy.


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Other products for fertility regulation: specula, forceps, scissors, scalpels, suture and other elements for inserting and removing IUDs, performing vasectomy, implanting subcutaneous contraception, and performing minilaparotomy, laparoscopy and tubal ligation.
Initially, a temporary GES device was placed with modified fetal scalp electrodes placed through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube ostomy with either endoscopic guidance or via minilaparotomy, with the leads connected to an external stimulator to see if both GI symptoms and gastric emptying test (GET) results improved.
The introduction of minilaparotomy services (sterilization under local anesthesia provided by nonspecialized doctors or by appropriately trained and supervised nurse-midwives) into family planning programs in Sub-Saharan Africa may account for some of this increase in use.
 
 
 
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