Journal of Women's Health Care

Journal of Women's Health Care
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ISSN: 2167-0420

Rajendra Nerli

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  • Research Article
    Transvesicoscopic Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula: Short Term Follow-Up
    Author(s): Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Rajendra Nerli, Mallikarjuna Reddy and Hiremath MB Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Rajendra Nerli, Mallikarjuna Reddy and Hiremath MB

    Introduction: We report our series of patients with VVF treated by transvesicoscopic approach. We analyzed the outcome of this repair in women of reproductive age group. Materials and methods: Patients of reproductive age group with VVF formed the study group. Only single fistulas which were <10 mm in diameter and situated in the supratrigonal region were included. Patients were randomized to undergo either laparoscopic transperitoneal or transvesicoscopic repair. Results: During the study period Jan 2009 to Dec 2012, 15 women underwent laparoscopic repair of VVF. Eight of these women underwent laparoscopic transperitoneal repair, whereas the remaining seven underwent transvesicoscopic repair. Conclusions: Transvesicoscopic as well as laparoscopic transperitoneal repair of VVF carries all the a.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2167-0420.1000156

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