Iatrogenic ureteral injuries are a rare but serious complication of some gynecological and
obstetric procedures with both high morbidity and legal implications. The incidence varies …

Background Seventy percent of ureteric injuries result from iatrogenic causes with about
75% of these diagnosed in the postoperative period. It may have fatal complications such as …

Background Female genital fistula is associated with significant physical, psychological, and
economic consequences; however, a knowledge and practice gap exists around services …

Abstract MOMENTUM Safe Surgery in Family Planning and Obstetrics is a global project that
strengthens surgical ecosystems through partnership with country institutions. In Nigeria, the …

Objectives: To describe our multi-institutional experience with robotic repair of iatrogenic
urogynecologic fistulae (UGF), including vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) and ureterovaginal …

Background Genitourinary fistula is a distressful condition involving mental, social, marital,
and financial repercussions. Objective The objective of this study is to systematically …

Abstract Introduction: Iatrogenic ureteral injuries (IUIs) are rare but can lead to significant
consequences if unrecognized at the time of injury. We compare the impact of immediate vs …

Late presentation is a challenge to reducing the backlog of obstetric fistulas. We aimed to
identify characteristics of women presenting late for repair in order to improve patient …

Background Ureterovaginal fistulae usually follow iatrogenic injury to the ureter during pelvic
surgery. This manifests as urine incontinence and results in serious psychosocial effects on …

Background: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal communication between the epithelium of
female genital tract and the bladder and (or) the rectum. It is not just “a hole”; it affects every …