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OBJETIVO: Se presenta una serie de casos de reparación por vía vaginal de fístula vesicovaginal (FVV) de nuestro centro. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional descriptivo. Se evaluaron todas las pacientes con reparación quirúrgica de FVV en el Centro de Innovación de Piso Pélvico del Hospital Sótero del Río entre 2016 y 2022. RESULTADOS: Se reportaron 16 casos, de los cuales el 81,3% fueron secundarios a cirugía ginecológica. En todos se realizó la reparación por vía vaginal, con cierre por planos. En el 94% (15/16) se logró una reparación exitosa en un primer intento. El tiempo de seguimiento poscirugía fue de 10 meses (rango: 3-29). No hubo casos de recidiva en el seguimiento. Una paciente presentó fístula de novo, la cual se reparó de manera exitosa en un segundo intento por vía vaginal. Se reportaron satisfechas con la cirugía 15 pacientes, con mejoría significativa de su calidad de vida. Una paciente reportó sentirse igual (6,3%), pero sus síntomas se debían a síndrome de vejiga hiperactiva que la paciente no lograba diferenciar de los síntomas previos a la cirugía. CONCLUSIÓN: Las FVV en los países desarrollados son secundarias a cirugía ginecológica benigna. La cirugía por vía vaginal en nuestra serie demostró una alta tasa de éxito, con mejora significativa en la calidad de vida de las pacientes.

OBJETIVE: We present a case series of vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVF) vaginal repair in our center. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive observational study. All patients with surgical repair of VVF at the Centro de Innovación en Piso Pélvico of Hospital Sótero del Río were evaluated between September 2016 and September 2022. RESULTS: 16 cases were reported. 81.3% were secondary to gynecological surgery. In all cases, a vaginal repair was performed, with a layered closure. 94% (15/16) had no contrast extravasation at the time of examination, confirming fistula closure. The follow-up time was 10 months (range: 3-29). There were no cases of recurrence during follow-up. 1 patient presented de novo fistula which was successfully repaired in a second attempt vaginally. 15/16 patients reported being satisfied with the surgery, with significant improvement in quality of life. 1 patient reported feeling the same (6.3%), but her symptoms were due to overactive bladder syndrome that the patient could not differentiate from the symptoms prior to surgery. CONCLUSION: VFV in developed countries are mainly secondary to benign gynecological surgery. Vaginal surgery in our series achieved a significant improvement in the quality of life of patients.

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OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were to review malpractice litigations involving vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas after elective hysterectomy for benign indications in the United States and identify the most common themes in allegations by the plaintiffs and defenses by the defendants. METHODS: Using the Lexis Nexis legal database, we searched for and reviewed all U.S. malpractice litigations pertinent to this question between 1970 and 2020. RESULTS: Out of 82 cases that were identified and reviewed, 17 cases met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. These cases were decided between 1973 and 2019. Nine cases involved total abdominal hysterectomies, 1 involved total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), 1 involved total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH), and the rest were not specified. Fifteen cases involved vesicovaginal fistulas and 2 involved rectovaginal fistulas. Three cases were ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, with monetary compensation ranging from $250,000 to $753,722 (approximately $364,120 to $1.8 million when adjusted for inflation), whereas 14 cases were ruled in favor of the defending surgeons. Common allegations were negligence in 15 cases and lack of informed consent in 2 cases. Factors that strengthened the defendants' arguments were thorough documentation, informed consent, and prompt referral to specialists. Intraoperative cystoscopy may have benefited in some cases. CONCLUSIONS: Thorough documentation, informed consent, and prompt referral to specialists strengthened the defendants' legal arguments. Intraoperative cystoscopy may also be beneficial.

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BACKGROUND: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a difficult-to-treat complication of obstetric hysterectomy. There are multiple management options, with a preference for surgical repair via abdominal or vaginal approach. We describe a transurethral natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) using barbed suture, in 3 cases of VVF after hysterectomy due to morbidly adherent placenta (MAP). CASES: Three patients with VVFs after hysterectomy due to MAP underwent a transurethral endoscopic suture repair. Two patients had complete resolution of the fistula, and the third required additional repair by laparotomy; however, a decrease was observed in the size of the VVF after the initial endoscopic repair. CONCLUSION: The transurethral NOTES approach for VVF after MAP hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that is valid as an initial approach for this type of complication.

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BACKGROUND: Obstetric fistulas in developed countries are infrequent and have been associated with instrumental vaginal delivery, manual removal of placenta and surgical complications during caesarean section. We present the diagnosis and treatment of an obstetric fistula of patient without clear risk factors in a developed country. CASE REPORT: The case presented is of a 37 weeks pregnant with history of previous cesarean section. A male of 2,600 g was born after a not prolonged vaginal delivery. In the immediate postpartum period, appeared evident hematuria and in the exploration a defect was detected in the vaginal anterior face at 3 cm from the urethral meatus. Cystoscopy showed a torn in bladder of 8 cm at the bottom. Reparation of vesicovaginal fistula was carried out with omentoplasty. Postoperative course was uneventful. CONCLUSION: A vesicovaginal fistula must be considered in any patient with hematuria. Early repair is essential for a favorable outcome.

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Introduction: vesico-vaginal fistula is a rare complication of gynecologic surgery, with a high rate of surgical resolution O'Conor open technique. Aim: to report the results of a multi-institutional experience in laparoscopic repair of vesico-vaginal fistula. Material and Methods: between january 2006 and june 2011, 21 laparoscopic vesico-vaginal fistula were performed. The surgical technique, demographic variables and results are described. Results: the mean age was 45.6 years. The average time between the diagnosis of the fistula and the laparoscopic repair was 15.23 months. The mean total operative time (bladder and laparoscopic) was 153.12 minutes and the average hospital stay was 2.7 days. The average time of bladder catheter was 9.4 days. There was a minimal recurrence of a fistula, repaired by a vaginal approach. Urethrocystography revealed indemnity of the repair in the other 20 cases. The overall success rate was 95.2 percent (20 out of 21 patients) Conclusions: the laparoscopic approach follows all principles for repair of a vesico-vaginal fistulas. It look like a good alternative in the hands of experienced surgeons.

Introducción: la fístula vesico-vaginal es una complicación infrecuente de la cirugía ginecológica, con alta tasa de resolución quirúrgica con la técnica abierta tradicional de O'Conor. Objetivo: comunicar los resultados de una experiencia multi-institucional en la reparación laparoscópica de las fístulas vesico-vaginales. Material y Método: entre enero de 2006 y junio de 2011 se realizaron 21 reparaciones de fístulas vesico-vaginales por vía laparoscópica. Se describe la técnica quirúrgica y se analizan las variables demográficas, quirúrgicas y resultados de la serie. Resultados: la edad media de las pacientes fue de 45,6 años. El tiempo promedio transcurrido entre el diagnóstico de la fistula y su reparación laparoscópica fue de 15,23 meses. El tiempo quirúrgico medio total (vesical y laparoscópico) fue de 153,12 min y el de hospitalización 2,7 días. El tiempo promedio de catéter uretro-vesical fue de 9,4 días. Hubo una mínima recidiva de una fístula, la cual fue reparada por vía vaginal. El control radiológico mediante cistografía reveló indemnidad de la reparación en el resto de los casos. La tasa global de éxito fue de 95,2 por ciento (20 de 21 pacientes) Conclusiones: el abordaje laparoscópico permite cumplir con todos los principios para la reparación de las fístulas vesico-vaginales. La reducción de la morbilidad y la eficacia del procedimiento, lo transforman en una excelente alternativa en manos de cirujanos experimentados.

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Las fístulas vesicovaginales se conocen desde la antigüedad. Mahfouz describió una en una momia egipcia, actualmente la causa más frecuente es la histerectomía, el éxito de la reparación de la fístula, depende de: tiempo de establecida la fístula, etiología, localización, estudio de la paciente y la fístula, técnica quirúrgica y experiencia del urólogo. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo longitudinal para de mostrar las ventajas de la modificación en la técnica quirúrgica, entre los años 2001 y 2008 en el servicio de Urología del Hospital Docente Iluminado Rodríguez de Jagüey Grande, Matanzas, se operaron 21 pacientes, las edades comprendidas entre 21 y 50 años y el motivo de ingreso, incontinencia de orina y antecedente de una operación quirúrgica ginecológica. Se utilizaron los archivos del hospital para obtener los datos recogidos de las historias clínicas. La distribución etárea fue del 76 por ciento de los casos entre los 31 y 45 años, que denota su gran frecuencia entre mujeres en edad fértil y de mayor desarrollo socio-económico, resultaron estadísticamente significativas las histerectomías abdominales en la génesis de la fístula con más del 85.7 por ciento. Se comprobó que la vía de abordaje quirúrgico más utilizada en la reparación fue la abdominal y por lo general de localización retrotrigonal. Se logra recuperación de la función urinaria fisiológica y ahorro de $ 750.00, en cada caso y la regresión a la tranquilidad familiar, la vida laboral y social de todas las pacientes.

Vesicovaginal fistulas are known from the ancient times. Mahfouz described one in an Egyptian mummy. Nowadays the most frequent cause is the hysterectomy. The success in repairing a fistula depends on: time of fistula's formation, aetiology, location, study of the patient and the fistula, surgical technique and urologist's experience. We carried out a longitudinal descriptive study to state the advantages of the modification of the surgical techniques, in the years from 2001 and 2008 at the Urology Service of the Teaching Hospital Iluminado Rodríguez of Jagüey Grande, Matanzas. 21 21-to-50 years-old patients were operated. The causes of entering the hospital were urine incontinence and antecedents of gynaecologic surgical intervention. The hospital records were used to obtain the data collected in the patients' clinical records. 76 per cent of the cases were between 31 and 45 years old, denoting its great frequency among women in fertile age and of the higher socio-economic status, being statistically significant abdominal hysterectomies in the fistula genesis with more than 85.7 per cent. We proved that the most used surgical treatment use was the abdominal one, and generally the location was retrotrigonal. It was achieved the recovering of the physiologic urinary function and $ 750.00 were saved in each case. All the patients recovered the familiar peace, and returned to social and laboral life.

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PURPOSE: To report preliminary results of the first case of video-assisted colonic conduit. A 42-year-old woman had undergone external beam radiotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix and developed a vesicovaginal fistula with small capacity bladder. Intraoperative option for urinary diversion was colonic conduit. METHODS: A 4 trocar transperitoneal approach was chosen and isolation of both ureters was performed. A 5 cm incision between xiphoid and umbilicus was carried out. A 15 cm colonic segment was isolated with linear stapler maintaining blood supply. Intestinal transit was then reconstructed. Leadbetter ureterointestinal anastomoses were performed with ureteral splints. Drainage, colostomy maturation, and closure of incisions were carried out conventionally. RESULTS: Operative time was 195 minutes; blood loss was 90 mL; no intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. Length of hospital stay was 7 days and time to full recovery 3 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: Video-assisted colonic conduit is feasible and have promising results concerning reduction of surgical morbidity.

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INTRODUCTION: A wet colostomy can be done when the simultaneous diversion of fecal and urine streams are necessary. Laparoscopic access is gaining space in urinary diversion procedures. The aim of the present study was to present the technique and results of the first case reported of a video-assisted double-barreled wet colostomy. PATIENT AND METHODS: In this article, we report a case of a 50-year-old woman with actinic complex urinary and fecal fistula, treated through a retroperitoneoscopic double-barreled wet colostomy. Only the left kidney had function, so she was treated by video endoscopic retroperitoneal dissection of the left ureter, preplanned transverse 5-cm incision for exteriorization of left colon and ureter, extracorporeal section of the left colon with a linear stapler, extracorporeal antireflux ureterocolonic anastomosis, and maturation of the stoma 10 cm proximal to the end of the proximal colonic loop. RESULTS: Operative time was 135 minutes. No transfusion was required nor had intraoperative complications occurred. Oral intake was initiated in postoperative day 2, and the patient was discharged postoperative day 6 without complications. Normal activities were recovered after 21 days. In a 3-month follow-up, there were no infectious complications, and good urinary drainage was observed. She was satisfied and adapted to the stoma. CONCLUSIONS: Video-assisted double-barreled wet colostomy is a feasible procedure. The same goals of the open procedure were achieved, offering the advantages of the laparoscopic approach.

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Objetivo: Las fístulas del tracto genitourinario comúnmente ocurren como una complicación de cirugía pélvica y en especial de procedimientos ginecológicos. Su reparación constituye un desafío para los urólogos. El objetivo de esta presentación es describir la técnica para reparación laparoscópica de fístulas vesicovaginales y ureterovaginales, presentando la experiencia y resultados con dichas técnicas. Material y Método: Entre enero de 2007 y febrero de 2009, 8 pacientes sometidas a cirugía ginecológica presentaron como complicación una fístula genitourinaria. Cuatro pacientes presentaron fístulas ureterovaginales (FUV) y 4 pacientes presentaron fístulas vesicovaginales (FVV). Todas ellas se repararon por vía laparoscópica. Resultados: La reparación laparoscópica fue realizada sin complicaciones en todos los casos. Se realizaron 4 neoimplantes con flap de Boari por vía laparoscópica. El tiempo promedio de cirugía fue 202,5 min (Rango: 180-240 min). La estadía hospitalaria promedio fue de 6 días (Rango: 4-7 días). El seguimiento promedio es de 16 meses (Rango: 9-28 meses). En todas las pacientes se demuestra indemnidad de la vía urinaria. En el caso de las FVV, el tiempo promedio de cirugía fue 161,3 min (Rango: 135-180 min), El tiempo promedio de hospitalización fue 4 días (Rango: 3-5 días). Seguimiento promedio 8 meses (Rango: 4-10 meses). Todas las pacientes evolucionaron en forma satisfactoria. Conclusiones: El manejo de las fístulas genitourinarias secundarias a cirugía ginecológica es posible de realizar por vía laparoscópica respetando los conceptos de la cirugía clásica.

Objective: The genitourinary tract fistulas commonly occur as a complication of pelvic surgery, especially gynecologic procedures. Repair is a challenge for urologists. The aim of this presentation is to describe the technique for laparoscopic repair of vesicovaginal fistula and ureterovaginal, presenting the experience and results with these techniques. Material and Methods: Between January 2007 and February 2009, 8 patients undergoing gynecological surgery had genitourinary fistula as a complication. 4 patients had ureterovaginal fistulas (FUV) and 4 patients had vesicovaginal fistulas (FVV). All of them were repaired by laparoscopic surgery. Results: The laparoscopic repair was performed without complications in all cases. 4laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy with boari flap was performed. The average time of surgery was 202.5 min (range: 180-240 min), the average hospital stay was 6 days (range: 4-7 days).The average follow-up was 16 months (range: 9-28 months). All patients demonstrated indemnity of the urinary tract. In the case of the FVV, the average time of surgery was 161.3min (range: 135-180 min), the length of hospital stay was 4 days (range: 3-5 days). The average of 8 months (range: 4-10 months). All patients evolved in a satisfactory manner. Conclusions: The management of genitourinary fistula secondary to gynecological surgery is possible to perform laparoscopic respecting the classical concepts of surgery.

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