Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas: Technique and report of two cases Article

Puente, I, Sosa, JL, Desai, U et al. (1994). Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas: Technique and report of two cases . 4(2), 157-160.

cited authors

  • Puente, I; Sosa, JL; Desai, U; Sleeman, D; Hartmann, R

authors

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 post-operative stay. © 1994 Raven Press, Ltd., New York.

publication date

  • January 1, 1994

start page

  • 157

end page

  • 160

volume

  • 4

issue

  • 2