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Urology Times 50 Innovations Series: Advancements in vesicovaginal fistula repair

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"I would argue most people perform complicated vesicovaginal fistula repairs that can't be reached vaginally using a robotic abdominal approach," says Nitya E. Abraham, MD.

Urology Times® is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022. To mark the occasion, we are highlighting 50 of the top innovations and developments that have transformed the field of urology over the past 50 years. In this installment, Nitya E. Abraham, MD, discusses innovations in vesicovaginal fistula repair. Abraham is an associate professor and residency program director of urology at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

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