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01-07-2007 | Original Article

Early laparoscopic repair for supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula

Authors: H. K. Nagraj, T. A. Kishore, S. Nagalaksmi

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 7/2007

Abstract

Laparoscopic repair of supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula is less morbid and equally effective compared to open repair. This approach is advisable when transvaginal repair is difficult.

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Title: Early laparoscopic repair for supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula
Authors: H. K. Nagraj
T. A. Kishore
S. Nagalaksmi
Publication date: 01-07-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 7/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0232-5

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Early laparoscopic repair for supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistula

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