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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1167-1168 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Urology |
Volume | 165 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2001 |
Keywords
- Cesarean section
- Laparoscopy
- Urinary fistula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology