Urogynecology is a branch of gynecology that deals with the urinary tract in women. Some of the conditions that urogynecologists treat include:
- Urinary incontinence: This is the involuntary loss of urine.
- Pelvic organ prolapse: This is the downward displacement of the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, and rectum.
- Vaginal fistula: This is an abnormal connection between the vagina and another organ, such as the bladder or bowel.
- Urethrocele: This is a bulge in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
- Cystocele: This is a bulge in the bladder.
- Stress urinary incontinence: This is the involuntary loss of urine with activities that increase pressure in the abdomen, such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing.
VVF repair is a surgery to repair a vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), which is an abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina. VVFs can be caused by childbirth, surgery, radiation therapy, or infection. They can cause urinary incontinence and other problems.
Ureteric vaginal fistula repair is a surgery to repair a ureterovaginal fistula (UVF), which is an abnormal connection between the ureter and the vagina. UVFs can be caused by childbirth, surgery, radiation therapy, or infection. They can cause urinary incontinence and other problems.
The repair of VVF and UVF is usually performed by a urogynecologist. The surgery is usually done through the vagina, but it may also be done through the abdomen. The success rate of VVF and UVF repair is high, but it depends on the severity of the fistula and the underlying cause.
Here are some of the things to keep in mind about VVF and UVF repair:
- The surgery is usually done as an inpatient procedure.
- You will need to stay in the hospital for a few days after the surgery.
- You will need to wear a catheter for a few weeks after the surgery.
- You may experience some pain and discomfort after the surgery.
- You will need to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully after the surgery.
With proper care, most women who have VVF or UVF repair are able to return to their normal activities.
I hope this article provides you with some useful information about urogynecology and VVF and UVF repair. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.