Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Removal of Essure®

Prospective Study of Quality of Life After Laparoscopic Removal of Essure®

A lot of patients seem to complain after hysteroscopic tubal occlusion by Essure® device with a worce quality of life. Investigators' hypothesis is that Essure® laparoscopic removal may improve quality of life. This prospectice study aim to assess the quality of life 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after Essure® removal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women aged 18 years or more
• patients with Essure® sterilization device
• surgical removal of Essure® with bilateral salpingectomy by laparoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• interview revealing disorder entailing unacceptable risk of postoperative complications: coagulation disorder, immune system disorder, evolutive disease, etc.
• impaired lower-limb range of motion preventing positioning for surgery
• inability to understand information provided
• prisoner or under administrative supervision.