Perioperative Outcomes of Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair by Surgical Approach.

Journal: Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Data comparing perioperative outcomes between transvaginal, transabdominal, and laparoscopic/robotic vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) repair are limited but are important for surgical planning and patient counseling.

Authors

  • Francis A Jefferson
    From the Department of Urology.
  • Kristine T Hanson
    The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery Surgical Outcomes Program.
  • Maraika O Robinson
    Division of Urogynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
  • Elizabeth B Habermann
    Department of Health Sciences Research, Rochester MN.
  • Annetta M Madsen
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
  • John B Gebhart
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
  • Brian J Linder
    Division of Urogynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA. Linder.Brian@mayo.edu.