title: Limited anterior cystotomy: a useful alternative to the vaginal approach for vesicovaginal fistula repair.
abstract: In developed nations, vesicovaginal fistulas are most commonly encountered as a complication after gynecologic surgery. Most fistulas are corrected using a transvaginal approach; however, complicated cases often require intraabdominal repair. A novel abdominal approach is described, using a small anterior cystotomy and omental pedicle interposition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. nicholas.hellenthal@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
authors.forename: Nicholas J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Hellenthal
authors.forename: Dana K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Nanigian
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ambert
authors.forename: Anthony R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Stone
mesh_terms: D053715:Cystotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*