Our Specialist Gynecological Laparoscopic surgeons are specialized in all kinds of:
A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and vagina.
This type of fistula causes uncontrolled leakage of urine through the vagina. It can also be painful and increase the risk of infection. However, Laparoscopic repair will close the fistula to stop symptoms.
Problems with this process are rare, but all procedures carry some risk. Your doctor will check for potential problems, such as:
The following persons may be at higher risk for problems:
The risk of fistula repair problems may also be higher incase of patients with
Discuss your medicines with your doctor. You may be asked to stop taking certain medications for the week before surgery.
Other things to consider before surgery:
Surgery can be done through vaginal or abdominal incisions. The endoscope can also be passed through the urethra into the bladder.
In this method, a little tube is inserted into the urethra. The doctor will find the fistula when a speculum is used to spread the vagina. The wall of the fistula will be cut open. The area will then be stitched. Special dressings can be placed on the vagina.
In this procedure, a tiny incision is made to insert telescope. Additionally, we will find the fistula. The lining of the fistula will be cut open and removed. Above all, the tissue will be moved to separate the urinary tract and vagina. The walls of the vagina and urinary tract will then be closed.
There may be a tube in the urethra to drain the bladder(catheter) for 3 weeks.
After surgery, hospital staff can:
It is necessary to avoid any activity until the area has healed.
For early-stage fistula that are small and not cancerous, conservative treatment is about 93 percent effective. These can also help the fistula close spontaneously. These treatments may include:
Catheters; to help to manage symptoms and allow healing may be placed for 2 to 6 weeks, and drugs called anticholinergics are used to help stop specific involuntary muscle movements.
The procedure is no longer considered first-line treatment but uses heat generated by electrical currents to remove the lining of tissue called the mucosa surrounding the VVF. The catheter will be inserted and left for 2 to 4 weeks while it heals.
Surgical repair may be performed if conservative treatment fails or is not feasible. Surgical repair of ventricular fibrillation factor is more than 97% efficient. The most popular yet effective types of surgery which we used are:
Laparoscopic surgery is an alternative to open surgery. The surgery is done through a small incision or incision using a tiny camera and a small tube called a catheter.
Robots In robotic surgery, the doctor is assisted but requires robotic instruments.
During vaginal surgery, the surgery is performed through the vagina. A common type of this surgery is called a Latzko repair.
However, this procedure involves making an incision in the abdomen.
Urethroscopic examination. This procedure involves repairing the fistula through the urethra.
During fistula repair surgery, the opening through which urine seeps into the vagina is closed to prevent incontinence. Additional procedures may be required if there is any damage to the bladder.
It is essential to monitor your recovery after discharge. Tell your doctor any questions right away. Call us immediately if any of the following occur:
If you think you have an emergency, get medical help right away.
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