Laparoscopic sterilization with the Falope ring

53 women 27-45 years of age underwent laparoscopic sterilization by the Falope ring. 2 pregnancies were reported and an HSG (hysterosalpingography) examination revealed an open Fallopian tube in 1 patient. One pregnancy was caused by an incorrectly placed ring while an ectopic pregnancy occurred in spite of a correctly placed one. The average length of the oepration was 8.3 minutes with a maximum length of 35 minutes. 12 patients had minor immediate peroperative complications e.g. bleeding laceration of the Fallopian tube. 9% complained of bleeding irregularities and 6% of pelvic pain. (Summary in ENG)