Tubal Ligation

What is a laparoscopy for tubal ligation?

A laparoscopy for tubal ligation is a procedure in which your health care provider closes a woman’s fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. It is a type of sterilization for women. The fallopian tubes carry eggs to the uterus. Your provider uses a laparoscope (a thin tube with a light and tiny camera) to see the fallopian tubes.  Your provider uses other instruments for closing the tubes.. This prevents pregnancy because it stops sperm from reaching and fertilizing the eggs.