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 |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 157-160 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1994 |
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Keywords
- Colovesical fistula
- Diverticular disease
- Laparoscopic colectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas : Technique and report of two cases. / Puente, I.; Sosa, J. L.; Desai, U.; Sleeman, Danny; Hartmann, R.
In: Surgical Laparoscopy and Endoscopy, Vol. 4, No. 2, 01.01.1994, p. 157-160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Puente, I.
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AU - Hartmann, R.
PY - 1994/1/1
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N2 - 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.
AB - 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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