Laparoscopic Tubectomy in Gopalganj (Female Sterilisation)

Tubectomy, also called female sterilisation, is a permanent method of family planning for women who are sure they do not want more children. Each month an egg travels from the ovary towards the uterus through a fallopian tube. In this operation we close both tubes, so that the egg and sperm cannot meet and pregnancy is prevented.

In laparoscopic tubectomy, our surgeon passes a laparoscope (a thin telescope with a camera) through a small cut near the navel to see the tubes, and closes each one, usually with a small ring or clip, or by sealing it. There is no large cut, and most women go home the same day or the next day.

We want every woman to understand clearly what this operation is not. It is not a treatment for any disease. The uterus and ovaries are not removed, so periods continue, and it does not cause weakness. It also does not protect against sexually transmitted infections.

Tubectomy is a choice, not a necessity. It suits a woman who has completed her family and has made the decision freely, without pressure from anyone. The woman's own written informed consent is required, and we take it before the operation. We encourage husband and wife to come together for counselling, so that both understand the operation is meant to be permanent. During counselling we also explain other options, such as Copper-T, pills, injections, or male sterilisation (vasectomy) for the husband.

Timing matters. We usually plan the operation in the first part of the menstrual cycle, a few days after a period, and we do a pregnancy test beforehand. After childbirth, we usually do laparoscopic tubectomy after about 6 weeks, when the uterus has returned to its normal size. Blood tests and a check-up confirm that you are fit for the procedure.

Most women walk within a few hours and can eat normally the same day. Mild abdominal or shoulder pain for 1 to 2 days is common. Please keep the small wound clean and dry. Light work can usually be resumed in 2 to 3 days, but avoid heavy lifting for about a week. Sexual relations can usually resume after about a week, or when you feel comfortable, as we advise. Please come back to us for your follow-up visit. If you ever miss a period in later years, see a doctor at once, because a pregnancy after tubectomy, though uncommon, can be in the tube (ectopic).

Diet: you can usually eat normal home-cooked food the same day. Drink enough water and eat dal, vegetables and fruit to avoid constipation. Usually no special food restrictions are needed.

Rest and work: please start walking within a few hours. Light work can usually be resumed in 2 to 3 days. Avoid lifting heavy weights for about a week. Sexual relations can usually resume after about a week, or when you feel comfortable, as we advise.

Wound care: keep the small wound clean and dry, and bathe when our team tells you it is safe. Mild abdominal or shoulder pain for 1 to 2 days is common.

Warning signs: please call us on +91 72739 94786 or come back to our hospital at once if you have fever, increasing abdominal pain, bleeding or pus from the wound, or fainting. In later years, see a doctor at once if you ever miss a period, because a pregnancy after tubectomy, though uncommon, can be in the tube (ectopic).

Couples often ask us about the female sterilisation operation cost. We do not quote a fixed figure on the website, because the cost depends on your case. The main factors are the type of anaesthesia (often local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia), the tests needed such as a pregnancy test and blood tests, whether you go home the same day or stay overnight, a private room or the general ward, and medicines. After your consultation, we give you a clear written estimate before the procedure. If you have any questions first, please call or WhatsApp us on +91 72739 94786.

Ayushman card: our hospital has been empanelled under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY since about January 2022 (renewed in July 2025) for general and laparoscopic surgery packages. As of mid-2025, gynaecology packages, including tubectomy, were not part of our empanelment, so this procedure may not be covered with us. Empanelment can change, so please ask our Ayushman help desk for the current status.

Laparoscopic female sterilisation is one of the procedures we perform at Dr. R.K. Thakur Hospital. It is done by Dr. Rajnish Kumar Thakur, our founder and chief surgeon. He is a laparoscopic surgeon with 16+ years of surgical experience and more than 10,000 surgeries, and he served as Specialist Medical Officer (General Surgery and Laparoscopy) under the Government of Bihar. He is known for ethical practice and clear communication, which matter in a decision as personal as this.

Pathology tests, our anaesthesia specialist and private rooms are all available under one roof. Husband and wife can visit our OPD together and ask every question before the operation is planned. Please call us on +91 72739 94786 or visit our OPD. If you hold an Ayushman card, please ask our Ayushman help desk about the current coverage status for this procedure.