A K Hemal1, R Kumar, G Nabi. 1. Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We describe the technique of laparoscopic repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two patients 30 and 35 years old, respectively, presented with urinary incontinence, amenorrhea and menouria. Both patients had undergone previously a second cesarean section. Diagnosis was post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula, which was repaired laparoscopically. RESULTS: Laparoscopic repair was successfully completed in 1 patient. In the other case, after complete dissection of the fistula and preparation of the edges for suturing, surgery had to be converted to an open procedure due to inability to maintain a pneumoperitoneum. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopy is a viable option for the repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula with all its attendant advantages.
PURPOSE: We describe the technique of laparoscopic repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two patients 30 and 35 years old, respectively, presented with urinary incontinence, amenorrhea and menouria. Both patients had undergone previously a second cesarean section. Diagnosis was post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula, which was repaired laparoscopically. RESULTS: Laparoscopic repair was successfully completed in 1 patient. In the other case, after complete dissection of the fistula and preparation of the edges for suturing, surgery had to be converted to an open procedure due to inability to maintain a pneumoperitoneum. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopy is a viable option for the repair of post-cesarean cervicovesical fistula with all its attendant advantages.
Authors: Aly M Abdel-Karim; Mostafa Elmissiry; Ahmed Aboulfotoh; Ahmed Moussa; Salah Elsalmy Journal: Int Urol Nephrol Date: 2013-05-23 Impact factor: 2.370