Limited anterior cystotomy: a useful alternative to the vaginal approach for vesicovaginal fistula repair.
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.
Hellenthal
Nicholas J
NJ
Department of Urology, University of California, Davis, Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. nicholas.hellenthal@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Nanigian
Dana K
DK
Ambert
Luis
L
Stone
Anthony R
AR
D053715:Cystotomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*