Vaginal repair of neobladder–vaginal fistula: a case report and review of the literature

Neobladder substitution after radical cystectomy for invasive cancer has become commonplace as it preserves normal volitional voiding through the native urethra and avoids urinary diversion. Neobladder–vaginal fistula (NVF) is a rare postoperative complication of this procedure that results in decre...

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Published in:International Urogynecology Journal 2013, Vol.24 (1), p.175-178
Main Authors: Gelber, Katherine, Bohrer, Justin, Kim, Charles O., Minaglia, Steven
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Cystectomy
Female
Gynecology
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Quality of Life
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Robotics
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms - surgery
Urinary Catheterization
Urinary Reservoirs, Continent
Urology
Vaginal Fistula - surgery
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Summary:Neobladder substitution after radical cystectomy for invasive cancer has become commonplace as it preserves normal volitional voiding through the native urethra and avoids urinary diversion. Neobladder–vaginal fistula (NVF) is a rare postoperative complication of this procedure that results in decreased quality of life. We describe a case of vaginal repair of a NVF and present a review of the literature.
ISSN:0937-3462
1433-3023
DOI:10.1007/s00192-011-1636-4