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

Int Urogynecol J

Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, USA.

Published: January 2013

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.

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