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

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

    Katherine Gelber, Justin Bohrer & Steven Minaglia

  2. Department of Urology, Queens Medical Center, Honolulu, HI, USA

    Charles O. Kim

  3. Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children, 1319 Punahou St., Suite 824, Honolulu, HI, 96744, USA

    Steven Minaglia

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Gelber, K., Bohrer, J., Kim, C.O. et al. Vaginal repair of neobladder–vaginal fistula: a case report and review of the literature. Int Urogynecol J 24, 175–178 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1636-4

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