Open transabdominal and transvaginal approaches for repair of a vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) are well described [1,2]. Of late, the laparoscopic approach is also practiced in the repair of a VVF [5–9]. Transvesical transurethral repair has been described by McKay [3,4], wherein he used a transurethral port for suturing. But generally the repair continues to be a challenge even by the open technique as there is recurrence in about 5% to 10%. A VVF due to obstetric causes is repaired 3 months after the onset of vaginal urinary leak. But an iatrogenic VVF following pelvic surgery can be managed earlier as there is no ischemic etiology.
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Ramalingam, M., Natarajan, S. (2009). Laparoscopic Repair of a Vesicovaginal Fistula. In: Ramalingam, M., Patel, V.R. (eds) Operative Atlas of Laparoscopic Reconstructive Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-151-0_19
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