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 …

Traditional surgical practices play a significant role in the etiology of obstetric fistulas in
several parts of Africa. The practice of yankan gishiri is still commonly employed among the …

Study Type–Therapy (case series) Level of Evidence 4 What's known on the subject? and
What does the study add? Whilst several very large series of obstetric fistulae from the …

METHOD We analysed retrospectively eight consecutive patients with VVF and vesico-
uterine fistula who had a laparoscopic transabdominal transvesical repair at our institute …

The present review is based essentially on the literature relating to vesico-vaginal fistulae
(VVF) published during the past 2 years. It highlights the major publications regarding …

Principles of abdominal vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair include good exposure of the
fistulous tract, double-layer bladder closure, retrograde fill of the bladder to ensure a water …

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 …

The most common cause of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) in North America is injury to the
bladder during a hysterectomy. In underdeveloped countries, childbirth is the leading …