Experience of laparoscopic repair in 5 patients with vesicovaginal fistula / 中南大学学报(医学版)

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OBJECTIVE@#To explore new methods for laparoscopic repair of vesicovaginal fistula.@*METHODS@#Five patients with vesicovaginal fistula in Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, were reviewed retrospectively from May 2013 to July 2014. All patients underwent laparoscopic repair surgery, and the surgical methods were analyzed. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospital stay time were recorded. The duration of follow-up was from 4 to 12 months.@*RESULTS@#Th e surgical procedures for all 5 patients were successful. No open surgery was required. The operative time was 70~120 (mean 97) min, the intraoperative blood loss was 40~70 (mean 54) mL, the hospital stay time was 4~8 (mean 5.8) days. During the follow up of 4~12 (mean 7.6) months, no recurrence was observed.@*CONCLUSION@#Laparoscopic repair of vesicovaginal fistula is a feasible and safe and effective procedure with less blood loss and shorter recovery time, which can minimize surgery damage and improve successful rate.