Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas: technique and report of two cases.

  • 1 April 1994
    • journal article
    • case report
    • Vol. 4  (2) , 157-60
Abstract
Colovesical fistulas are a serious complication of diverticular disease. Management by one-stage resection and anastomosis has resulted in lower morbidity and shorter hospital stay. Nevertheless, hospital time remains long, approaching an average of 2-3 weeks. Here we describe our technique of laparoscopic approach to colovesical fistulas. Our initial experience suggests that this is a safe operation with minimal pain, absent ileus, and a short postoperative stay.

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