Same problem, different approaches: transvesical and extravesical laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair-case report.

David Hernández-Hernández, Miguel Ángel Navarro-Galmés, Bárbara Padilla-Fernández, Víctor Javier Ramos-Gutiérrez, David Manuel Castro-Díaz
Author Information
  1. David Hernández-Hernández: Department of Urology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
  2. Miguel Ángel Navarro-Galmés: Department of Urology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
  3. Bárbara Padilla-Fernández: Department of Urology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
  4. Víctor Javier Ramos-Gutiérrez: Department of Urology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.
  5. David Manuel Castro-Díaz: Department of Urology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Canarias, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain.

Abstract

Vesicovaginal fistulas (VVaFs) are relatively uncommon in developed countries but with devastating consequences for the women suffering them. Conservative management has a low response rate. The surgical repair is a technically demanding procedure. Transvaginal, open transabdominal or laparoscopic (pure or robot-assisted) approaches have been described with similar post-operative results. We report two real-life cases of VVaF after surgery of benign gynaecological conditions, both presenting with continuous urinary incontinence and repaired with laparoscopic surgery. The first case had a simple tract above the trigone and was managed with an extravesical approach. The second is a complex case with multiple fistulous tracts that required a transabdominal-transvesical approach (modified O'Connor technique). Both patients have their fistula closed and are continent after surgery with a mean follow-up of 9 months. Given the lack on evidence for the selection of the best approach, it is important to report the outcomes with the different surgical techniques in both simple and complex fistulae. A pre-operative exhaustive study of the location and number of fistulous tracts is essential, as well as selecting the technique which best allows tissue dissection and tension-free suture to get a successful closure. Therefore, knowledge of several procedures and approaches is mandatory when dealing with this disorder.

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