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.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 157-160 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Apr 1994 |
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Keywords
- Colovesical fistula
- Diverticular disease
- Laparoscopic colectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Puente, I., Sosa, J. L., Desai, U., Sleeman, D., & Hartmann, R. (1994). Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas: Technique and report of two cases. Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy, 4(2), 157-160.