Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access

Abstract

Transvesicoscopic Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula: Short Term Follow-Up

Ajay Kumar Guntaka, Rajendra Nerli, Mallikarjuna Reddy and Hiremath MB

Introduction: We report our series of patients with VVF treated by transvesicoscopic approach. We analyzed the outcome of this repair in women of reproductive age group.
Materials and methods: Patients of reproductive age group with VVF formed the study group. Only single fistulas which were <10 mm in diameter and situated in the supratrigonal region were included. Patients were randomized to undergo either laparoscopic transperitoneal or transvesicoscopic repair.
Results: During the study period Jan 2009 to Dec 2012, 15 women underwent laparoscopic repair of VVF. Eight of these women underwent laparoscopic transperitoneal repair, whereas the remaining seven underwent transvesicoscopic repair.
Conclusions: Transvesicoscopic as well as laparoscopic transperitoneal repair of VVF carries all the advantages of laparoscopy including minimal invasiveness, less morbidity, shorter hospital stay, early recovery, and better cosmetic appearance. Women in the reproductive age group return to early sexual activity and have a decreased incidence of urinary voiding dysfunction at 6 months follow-up.