pelviperineology. 2010; 29(3): 88-88 | DOI:

Duplex ureter damaged during laparoscopic hysterectomy

ALEXANDER P. B. DALZELL¹, RICHARD G. ROBINSON¹, KIRSTEN M. CROOKE^2
1Capital and Coast District Health Board, Urology Department, ²Radiology Department

Purpose: :This paper presents the case of a 43 year old woman who developed a uretero-vaginal fistula from a previous undiagnosed duplex ureter following a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
Results: :The patient presented with 6 weeks of vaginal discharge and the fistula was diagnosed by CT urogram. The fistula and ureteral defect were repaired and a ureteroneocystostomy was formed.
Conclusion: :Duplex ureters are an anatomic anomaly which, if unrecognised, can complicate surgery. Ureteral injury is a recognised complication of pelvic surgery which is often diagnosed post operatively.

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DALZELL A, ROBINSON R, CROOKE K. Duplex ureter damaged during laparoscopic hysterectomy. 2010; 29(3): 88-88

Corresponding Author: DALZELL A.

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