Post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula: Technique of laparoscopic repair

Citation
Ak. Hemal et al., Post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula: Technique of laparoscopic repair, J UROL, 165(4), 2001, pp. 1167-1168
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology","da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
ISSN journal
00225347 → ACNP
Volume
165
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1167 - 1168
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-5347(200104)165:4<1167:PCFTOL>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Purpose: We describe the technique of laparoscopic repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula. Materials and Methods: Two patients 30 and 35 years old, respectively, pres ented with urinary incontinence, amenorrhea and menouria. Both patients had undergone previously a second cesarean section. Diagnosis was post-cesarea n cervicovesical fistula, which was repaired laparoscopically. Results: Laparoscopic repair was successfully completed in 1 patient. In th e other case, after complete dissection of the fistula and preparation of t he edges for suturing, surgery had to be converted to an open procedure due to inability to maintain a pneumoperitoneum. Conclusions: Laparoscopy is a viable option for the repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula with all its attendant advantages.