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  • Title: Laparoscopic treatment of colovesical fistulas: technique and report of two cases.
    Author: Puente I, Sosa JL, Desai U, Sleeman D, Hartmann R.
    Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc; 1994 Apr; 4(2):157-60. PubMed ID: 8180772.
    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.
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