Abstract
Iatrogenic gynaecological procedures account for majority of the genito-urinary fistulae in developed countries. Open surgical techniques have been the time-honoured approach to such reconstructive procedures. Increasing use of minimal access techniques in managing VVF is reported to reduce the morbidity of the “open” abdominal repair. Despite the lesser morbidity, the technical challenge associated with laparoscopic VVF repair has prevented the widespread use of the technique. Robotic assistance allows ergonomic manoeuvrability of instruments, accuracy and magnified three-dimensional vision and has helped overcome these technical difficulties This chapter discusses the technical nuances involving robot-assisted repair of VVF.
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Wadhwa, P., Hemal, A.K. (2011). Robotic Repair of Vesico-vaginal Fistula. In: Hemal, A., Menon, M. (eds) Robotics in Genitourinary Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-114-9_54
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