Post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula: Technique of laparoscopic repair

A. K. Hemal, Rajeev Kumar, Ghulam Nabi

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    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, presented with urinary incontinence, amenorrhea and menouria. Both patients had undergone previously a second cesarean section. Diagnosis was post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula, which was repaired laparoscopically. Results: Laparoscopic repair was successfully completed in 1 patient. In the other case, after complete dissection of the fistula and preparation of the 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.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1167-1168
    Number of pages2
    JournalJournal of Urology
    Volume165
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2001

    Keywords

    • Cesarean section
    • Laparoscopy
    • Urinary fistula

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Urology

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