Background Vesicovaginal fistulas (VVF) are the most commonly acquired fistulas of the
urinary tract, but we lack a standardized algorithm for their management. Surgery is the most …

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

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

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

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 …

Introduction and hypothesis We investigated the treatment outcomes of laparoscopic
vesicovaginal fistula repair (LVVFR) in patients with supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula …

Vesicovaginal fistulas are devastating conditions for the affected women. The combination of
a hysterectomy and radiation increases the fistula risk 5–10 times. Radiation-induced …

Objectives This study aimed to compare the rates of major and minor complications for
vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair based on surgeon specialty and to identify risk factors for …

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic repair of iatrogenic
vesicovaginal fistulas (VVF) and rectovaginal fistulas. Methods: Seventeen female patients …