<procedure> Technique for sterilization by surgical ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed through a small suprapubic incision. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: min′ē-lap-ă-rot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Technique for sterilization by surgical ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed through a small suprapubic or infraumbilical incision.
minilaparotomy A technique for sterilization by surgical ligation of the fallopian tubes, performed through a small suprapubic incision.