Ureterovaginal fistulas complicating laparoscopic hysterectomy: a report of two cases.
Three ureterovaginal fistulas occurred following laparoscopic hysterectomy in two patients. Inadvertent burn of the distal ureter by a unipolar electrocautery was thought to be the cause. Avoidance of unipolar cautery to achieve hemostasis of uterine arteries would have prevented these urologic complications.
Nouira
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Department of Urology, La Rabta Hospital, 1002, Tunis, Tunisia.
Oueslati
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Reziga
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Horchani
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*