Lumbar epidural block anesthesia for outpatient laparoscopy.

This study confirms that lumbar epidural block is a satisfactory anesthetic technique for outpatient laparoscopic tubal sterilization. Oxygenation during the period of pneumoperitoneum was adequate. The technique resulted in a shortened postanesthesia recovery period and fewer postanesthesia complications. Surgeon, anesthesiologist and patient acceptance was excellent.