Ureterovaginal fistulas complicating laparoscopic hysterectomy: a report of two cases

Authors
Nouira, Y Oueslati, H Reziga, H Horchani, A
Citation
Y. Nouira et al., Ureterovaginal fistulas complicating laparoscopic hysterectomy: a report of two cases, EUR J OB GY, 96(1), 2001, pp. 132-134
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03012115 → ACNP
Volume
96
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
132 - 134
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2115(200105)96:1<132:UFCLHA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Three ureterovaginal fistulas occurred following laparoscopic hysterectomy in two patients, Inadvertent burn of the distal ureter by a uniopolar elect rocautery was thought to be the cause. Avoidance of unipolar cautery to ach ieve hemostasis of uterine arteries would have prevented these urologic com plications. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.