Two types of laparoscopic or robotic-assisted vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repairs, the
traditional transvesical (O'Conor) and extravesical techniques, dominate the literature. The …

Background A vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal fistulous tract between the bladder
and vagina, causing continuous loss of urine via the vagina. VVF is a relatively uncommon …

Objective To evaluate and compare the outcomes of transvaginal repair of benign, primary,
and recurrent vesicovaginal fistulas (VVFs) treated without tissue interposition because …

Genitourinary fistulae from obstetric trauma have received increased attention and funding
to treat and prevent this devastating condition in developing countries. Despite multiple …

Introduction and hypothesis Two types of laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repairs,
the traditional transvesical (O'Conor) and extravesical techniques, dominate the literature …

Over the past 20 years, the discussion concerning vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair has
evolved from strictly transabdominal/transvaginal to including minimally invasive surgeries …

Introduction and hypothesis We investigated the clinical efficacy of early laparoscopic repair
of supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula. Methods Laparoscopic repair of vesicovaginal fistula …

OBJECTIVE: To describe for the first time the technique of laparoendoscopic single-site
surgery (LESS) for repair of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF). LESS has recently been described …

Objective To describe a novel technique of repairing the VVF using the transperitoneal-
transvaginal approach. Materials and Methods From June 2011 to October 2013, four …

The surgical repair of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) over the last two decades has evolved from
the transabdominal/transvaginal route to minimally invasive techniques of laparoscopy and …