Urological injuries following gynecologic surgery: clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management

Afroditi Ziogou, Alexios Giannakodimos, Ilias Giannakodimos, Aggelos Manikas, Eleftherios Ziogos

Iatrogenic urinary tract injury constitutes a rare but serious complication of gynecologic surgery, occurring in 0.3% to 1.5% of all procedures. Delayed diagnosis and repair are associated with increased postoperative morbidity, mortality and a long-term negative impact on the quality of life. Intraoperative detection of urinary tract injuries allows for prompt repair, facilitates management …

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