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Jeon BJ, Tae BS, Yoo JW, Koo HY, Oh CY, Park JY, Bae JH. Pneumovesical vesicovaginal fistula repair: Lessons learned from an initial series of 25 patients. Int J Urol 2024. [PMID: 39039659 DOI: 10.1111/iju.15508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to share the experiences and outcomes of laparoscopic pneumovesical repair for vesicovaginal fistulas (VVF). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of medical records from a single institution over 10 years was conducted. The focus was on patients who underwent VVF repair using a pneumovesical approach with three 5 mm laparoscopic ports. The study evaluated perioperative parameters, postoperative outcomes, and complication rates to assess the efficacy and safety of this surgical method. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was used to determine the learning curve based on operative time. RESULTS Of the 26 patients with VVF, 23 (88.5%) had successful fistula closure after the first surgery. One patient required open surgery conversion due to challenges in maintaining pneumovesicum, and two experienced recurrences, although successful repairs were achieved in subsequent surgeries. The average patient age was 47.4 years, with a mean operative time of 99.9 min. The postoperative hospital stay averaged 9.1 days, and catheterization lasted about 11 days. The CUSUM chart indicated a learning curve, with fluctuations until the 19th case, followed by a consistent upward pattern. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic pneumovesical VVF repair is an effective and safe technique, especially suitable for fistulas near the ureteral orifice or deep in the vaginal cavity. The method demonstrates favorable outcomes with minimal complications and allows for easy reoperation if necessary.
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- Byeong Jo Jeon
- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Ansan, Korea
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Medina LG, Lee RA, Celis V, Rodriguez V, Poncel J, Sayegh AS, Sotelo R. Robotic management of urinary fistula. Asian J Urol 2024; 11:357-365. [PMID: 39139533 PMCID: PMC11318412 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajur.2023.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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Objectives To highlight critical preoperative and intraoperative considerations in approaching fistula repair robotically. Methods A search of the literature was conducted to identify relevant articles pertaining to robotic management of urinary fistulae. Results Fistulae of the genitourinary tract can be a challenging dilemma for urologists, as definitive management may require surgical intervention. Pathogenesis of both enteric and non-enteric fistulae are multifactorial, and successful repair hinges on the meticulous perioperative evaluation, planning, and execution. Traditional open techniques can subject patients to increased morbidity and prolonged hospitalizations. Since its introduction, the robotic surgical platform has continued to expand its indications. Its three-dimensional visualization and tremor free wristed instrument movements have made the robotic platform an attractive option for genitourinary fistula reconstruction. Conclusion Robotic management of complex urinary fistulae is feasible in expert hands; more studies are needed to define its role in the treatment algorithm of this devastating conditions.
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- Luis G. Medina
- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- The Catherine and Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, USC Institute of Urology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Ziewers S, Dotzauer R, Thomas A, Brandt MP, Haferkamp A, Frees S, Zugor V, Kajaia D, Labanaris A, Kouriefs C, Radu C, Radavoi D, Jinga V, Mirvald C, Sinescu I, Surcel C, Tsaur I. Robotic-assisted vs. open ureteral reimplantation: a multicentre comparison. World J Urol 2024; 42:194. [PMID: 38530438 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-024-04875-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Open ureteral reimplantation is considered the standard surgical approach to treat distal ureteral strictures or injuries. These procedures are increasingly performed in a minimally invasive and robotic-assisted manner. Notably, no series comparing perioperative outcomes and safety of the open vs. robotic approach are available so far. METHODS In this retrospective multi-center study, we compared data from 51 robotic ureteral reimplantations (RUR) with 79 open ureteral reimplantations (OUR). Both cohorts were comparatively assessed using different baseline characteristics and perioperative outcomes. Moreover, a multivariate logistic regression for independent predictors was performed. RESULTS Surgery time, length of hospital stay and dwell time of bladder catheter were shorter in the robotic cohort, whereas estimated blood loss, postoperative blood transfusion rate and postoperative complications were lower than in the open cohort. In the multivariate linear regression analysis, robotic approach was an independent predictor for a shorter operation time (coefficient - 0.254, 95% confidence interval [CI] - 0.342 to - 0.166; p < 0.001), a lower estimated blood loss (coefficient - 0.390, 95% CI - 0.549 to - 0.231, p < 0.001) and a shorter length of hospital stay (coefficient - 0.455, 95% CI - 0.552 to - 0.358, p < 0.001). Moreover, robotic surgery was an independent predictor for a shorter dwell time of bladder catheter (coefficient - 0.210, 95% CI - 0.278 to - 0.142, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION RUR represents a safe alternative to OUR, with a shorter operative time, decreased blood loss and length of hospital stay. Prospective research are needed to further define the extent of the advantages of the robotic approach over open surgery.
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- Stefanie Ziewers
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medicine Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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- Clinic for Urology, Pediatric Urology and Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Urology, Clinical Center Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Clinic for Urology, Pediatric Urology and Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Urology, Clinical Center Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- "Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele" Clinical Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele" Clinical Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Prof. Dr. Theodor Burghele" Clinical Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center of Urologic Surgery, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center of Urologic Surgery, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- Center of Urologic Surgery, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, 050474, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Urology, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tübingen, Germany
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Tsakos E, Xydias EM, Ziogas AC, Bimpa K, Doumouchtsis SK, Karydas G, Moros V, Poulakis V. Surgical and Quality of Life Outcomes Following Robotic-Assisted (da Vinci) Laparoscopic Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula: A Case Report and Video Demonstration. Cureus 2023; 15:e42171. [PMID: 37484789 PMCID: PMC10361450 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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This report presents the case of a 63-year-old woman who developed a vesicovaginal fistula as a complication of a previous total hysterectomy. The fistula was treated with the use of the da Vinci X surgical system by a multi-disciplinary operating team, including senior Robotic Urological and Gynecological Surgeons at St. Luke's Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece. The patient was monitored up to 12 months post-op at the time of writing and she was asked to evaluate post-op quality of life using the SF-36 and ICIQ-SF-UI questionnaires. The robotic surgical procedure was completed successfully. The total operation duration was 105 minutes, without any intra-operative complications. The patient was hospitalized for two days and made a swift, uneventful recovery. Regarding the quality of life, the patient reported satisfactory improvement in almost every domain assessed compared to her pre-op assessment; an improvement that was maintained throughout the reported follow-up period. At the time of writing, the patient reports no long-term complications and satisfactory urinary continence. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic vesicovaginal fistula repair is an effective and safe treatment option for this rare complication, as indicated by both post-operative data and the patient's own self-evaluation in this report. Further research is warranted, focusing on refining the surgical technique and comparing this to other alternative methods aiming to further improve patient outcomes.
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- Elias Tsakos
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EmbryoClinic IVF, Thessaloniki, GRC
- Department of Robotic Gynaecological Surgery, St. Luke's Hospital, Thessaloniki, GRC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EmbryoClinic IVF, Thessaloniki, GRC
- Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly, School of Health Sciences, Larissa, GRC
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- Department of Medicine, University of Thessaly, School of Health Sciences, Larissa, GRC
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- Department of Breast Surgery, EmbryoClinic IVF, Thessaloniki, GRC
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, Epsom, GBR
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Tsoi H, Elnasharty SF, Culha MG, De Cillis S, Guillot-Tantay C, Hervé F, Hüesch T, Raison N, Phé V, Osman NI. Current evidence of robotic-assisted surgery use in functional reconstructive and neuro-urology. Ther Adv Urol 2023; 15:17562872231213727. [PMID: 38046941 PMCID: PMC10693211 DOI: 10.1177/17562872231213727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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The use of robot-assisted technology has been widely adopted in urological oncological surgery and its benefits have been well established. In recent years, robotic technology has also been used in several functional reconstructive and neuro-urology (FRNU) procedures. The aim of this review was to evaluate the current evidence in the use of robotic technology in the field of FRNU. We performed a PubMed-based literature search between July and August 2022. The keywords we included were 'robotic assisted', 'ureteric reimplantation', 'cystoplasty', 'ileal conduit', 'neobladder', 'sacrocolpopexy', 'colposuspension', 'artificial urinary sphincter', 'genitourinary fistula' and 'posterior urethral stenoses'. We identified the latest available evidence in the use of robotic technology in specific FRNU procedures such as the reconstruction of the ureters, bladder and urinary sphincter, urinary diversion, and repair of genitourinary prolapse and fistula. We found that there is a lack of prospective studies to assess the robotic-assisted approach in the field of FRNU. Despite this, the advantages that robotic technology can bring to the field of FRNU are evident, including better ergonomics and visual field, less blood loss and shorter hospital stays. There is therefore a need for further prospective studies with larger patient numbers and longer follow-up periods to establish the reproducibility of these results and the long-term efficacy of the procedures, as well as the impact on patient outcomes. Common index procedures and a standardized approach to these procedures should be identified to enhance training.
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- Hermione Tsoi
- Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Division of Urology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano (Turin), Italy
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- Department of Urology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Tenon Academic Hospital, Sorbonne University, Paris, France
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- Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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Bellini MI, Lauro A, D'Andrea V, Marino IR. Benign Hepatic Tumors and Liver Transplantation: A Literature Review. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2022; 20:231-236. [PMID: 34981714 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2021.0447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Management of benign liver tumors represents still an open debate, with no clear guidelines for patient selection, treatment options, and indications to surgical intervention. Usually, most of these diseases are conservatively treated, in view of their low potential malignancy and incidental diagnosis. However, when the lesions are symptomatic, with a major hepatic parenchyma involvement or life-threatening complications, liver transplant represents the only curative option. The scope of this review is to present an up-to-date state of the art of transplantable benign hepatic neoplasms.
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Yuan C, Wang J, Cheng S, Li Z, Xu C, Zhu W, Fan S, Yang K, Li X, Zhou L. Robotic ureteral reimplantation for the management of ureterovaginal fistula: four cases at a single center. Transl Androl Urol 2021; 10:3705-3713. [PMID: 34804814 PMCID: PMC8575580 DOI: 10.21037/tau-21-454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background To describe our initial experience with robotic ureteral reimplantation for the management of ureterovaginal fistulas. Methods Between January 2018 and January 2020, four patients received robotic ureteral reimplantation for ureterovaginal fistulas. All patients were diagnosed based on anterograde urography and computed tomography urography (CTU). Follow-up was performed with magnetic resonance urography and renal ultrasound as well as the clinical assessment of symptoms. Results The mean age of all patients was 50.3 (range, 37–65) years. The cause of the ureterovaginal fistula in four patients was due to a previous hysterectomy. The mean time from fistula diagnosis to robotic repair surgery was 14.5 (range, 3–36) months. All robotic procedures were successfully performed without intraoperative complications or open conversion. The mean operative time was 137 (range, 116–171) minutes, and the mean estimated blood loss was 25 (range, 10–50) mL. No postoperative complications that were high grade (grade III and IV) occurred within one month of surgery. Patients had the double-J (D-J) stents removed 2 months after surgery and the nephrostomy tubes removed 3 months after the operation. There was a 100% success rate without serious complications, such as the leakage of urine and side progressive hydronephrosis, during the 6 to 24 months of follow-up. Conclusions Our initial results and experience showed that robotic ureteral reimplantation for the management of ureterovaginal fistula is safe and feasible.
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- Changwei Yuan
- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Institute of Urology, Peking University, National Urological Cancer Center, Beijing, China
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Okoro CU, Rutledge CJ, Eun DD. Step-by-Step Robotic-Assisted Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair with Omental Flap Interposition. UROLOGY VIDEO JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolvj.2021.100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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