Comparison of transvesical repair of vesico-vaginal fistula and use of free bladder mucosal graft

This study was designed to compare the efficacy and complications of the conventional transvesical repair of vesicovaginal fistula versus new technique using free bladder mucosal graft for repair. It was carried out on 16 patients aged 16-45 years in the Departments of Urology, Services Hospital and Jinnah Hospital, Lahore from 1999 to 2001. Patients were randomly divided into two groups A and B. In group A, 8 patients who underwent conventional transvesical repair of.vesicovaginal fistula whereas in group B, 8 patients who underwent repair using free bladder mucosal graft. Out of 16 patients, the recurrence was observed in 3 patients [37.5%] in group A and i patient in group B, [12.5%]. There was statistically no significant difference P > 0.05. The transvesical free bladder mucosal graft repair provides good result with minimum complications. This method is recommended for routine repair of vesicovaginal fistulae without extensive dissection of the diseased area