Comparing keyhole vs. open surgery for bladder fistula repair
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical methods—laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery versus open surgery—to repair a fistula (an abnormal connection) between the bladder and the vagina or uterus in women. It aims to find which approach is safer and more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman with a fistula (abnormal connection) between your bladder and vagina (vesicovaginal) or bladder and uterus (vesicouterine).
- Your fistula symptoms started between 2 and 6 months ago.
- Your fistula is not caused by cancer, has not returned after previous treatment, and is not due to radiation therapy.
- You do not have any birth defects of the bladder, uterus, or vagina.
- You do not have a vaginal or uterine prolapse.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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