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Characteristics of laparoscopy
i. It does not affect in health and sexual satisfaction of people.
ii. It is the permanent contraceptive method.
iii. Females do not need to use any other contraceptive devices after the operation.
iv. It is useful for those who do not want to bear any more children.

Differences between Vasectomy and Minilap
Vasectomy Minilap
1. It is the permanent contraceptive 1. It is the permanent contraceptive
method for males. method for females.
2. The tube which carries sperms is cut 2. The tube which carries ovum is cut and
and tied up in this method. tied up in this method.
3. It can be performed in less period of time. 3. It takes more time than in vasectomy.
4. Males need to use condom for couple 4. Females should not use any other
of months after vasectomy. contraceptive devices after minilap.
5. It can be performed at any time for a 5. It needs to be performed after 45 days
healthy person. of delivery and within (5-8) days of
menstruation.
6. Males can take rest for half an hour 6. Females need to take rest for an hour
and return home after surgery. or more after surgery.

Differences between Minilap and Laparoscopy

Minilap Laparoscopy
1. It is the surgical procedure in which 1. It is the surgical procedure in which
fallopian tubes are cut and tied up. fallopian tubes are tied up.
2. It can be performed by any health care 2. It can be performed by specially
provider with basic surgical ability and trained surgeons and gynaecologists.
skills.
3. It requires health facility with basic 3. It requires health facility with
surgical equipments. comprehensive surgical capacity.
4. It requires few inexpensive surgical 4. It requires delicate and expensive
equipments. endoscopic equipments.
5. Post operative abdominal pain may occur 5. Post operative abdominal pain is
in this method. slight in this method.
6. Recovery time is longer than in laparoscopy. 6. Recovery time is shorter than in
minilap.
7. The procedure takes less time. 7. The procedure takes more time.
8. The complications are slightly high in 8. There are less complications in this
this method. method.
9. Small incision is made in this method. 9. Larger incisions are made in this
method.
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