 Major complications from laparoscopic surgery may include need for blood transfusion, infection, conversion to open surgery, or unplanned additional major surgery, while complications from anesthesia itself may include hypoventilation and cardiac arrest.Major complications during female sterilization are uncommon, occurring in an estimated 0.1-3.5% of laparoscopic procedures, with mortality rates in the United States estimated at 1-2 patient deaths per 100,000 procedures.These complications are more common for patients with a history of previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, obesity, and/or diabetes.