This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sterilisation surgeries, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
True for pomeroy's technique of tubal ligation is? 
Select and explain. 
A. Failure rate is higher than other methods, B. It involves ligation and burying the proximal end of tube, C. Site of ligation is distal 1/3rd of the tube, D. It is the commonly used technique of open/ minilap tubal ligation
D: It is the commonly used technique of open/ minilap tubal ligation
Answer: D: It is the commonly used technique of open/ minilap tubal ligation 
Explanation: Failure rate in pomeroy's technique is 1 to 4 in 1000 Pomeroy Procedure is the method of dividing the tube. Plain catgut is used to ligate the knuckle of tube to ensure prompt absorption of the ligature and subsequent separation of the severed tubal ends Site of ligation is the junction of proximal and middle 1/3rd of the tube or mid poion of tube. Pomeroy's and Modified pomeroy's are commonly performed techniques of open and minilap ligation