HYSTEROPEXY MESH GIANT CALCIFICATION REMOVAL AND ROBOTIC URETERAL REIMPLANTATION DUE TO URETEROVAGINAL FISTULA

del Amo E1, Vicens A1, Rodriguez A1, Cecchini L1

Research Type

Clinical

Abstract Category

Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) / Voiding Dysfunction

Abstract 182
Surgical Videos 2
Scientific Podium Video Session 16
Friday 19th September 2025
14:07 - 14:15
Parallel Hall 2
Fistulas Incontinence Robotic-assisted genitourinary reconstruction Surgery Female
1. Hospital del Mar
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Abstract

Introduction
A ureterovaginal fistula is a rare complication after vaginal mesh surgery, and finding a vaginal stone as a consequence is even more rare.
In this video we present a two stage procedure, with the removal of the vaginal stone with an endoscopic technique  and as a second stage a robotic ureteral reimplantation with very good functional results for our patient.
Design
An 84-year-old lady who had history of  a mesh hysteropexy with anterior vaginal plastia and perineal body repair surgery performed in 2013. That same year, she also underwent a modified left radical mastectomy due to a  T3 N0 M0 breast cancer with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, radiotherapy and Letrozol treatment.
In 2024 she presented to our outpatient clinic with a year long history of  continuous vaginal leakage, which was later confirmed to be urine, reason for her referral to the Urology Department in 2024. During her evaluation she confirmed long-standing urinary incontinence associated with a calcified formation attached to the uterine cervix and a protruding through the vaginal introitus. She also had various urinary infections during this period of time. 
A cystoscopy was performed, ruling out urethral and intravesical findings. 
A urodynamic study reported continuous urethral incontinence during the filling phase, which could be consistent with a vesicovaginal fistula, it also reported detrusor overactivity. 
A CT cystogram was finally performed, demonstrating postoperative changes secondary to hysteropexy: a large 3.8 cm intravaginal calcification. A linear contrast image was found in the excretory phase, appearing to connect the right distal ureter with the vaginal lumen, consistent with a ureterovaginal fistula. 
We performed combined surgery, using endoscopy to excise the vaginal calcification and robotic surgery to perform a right ureteral reimplantation using the Lich-Gregoir technique. The calcification was located over the mesh exposure in the uterine cervix, which, in constant contact with urine, created a large lithiasis.
Results
The intervention time was 160 minutes. No intra- or post-operative complications were recorded, with the patient being discharged after 48 hours.  After a 2 months follow-up the urine leak was resolved with no further need for a pad
Conclusion
The mesh exposure creating a ureterovaginal fistula it is likely to bethe etiological factor for the stone formation. 
If a large vaginal stone is found, it should be mandatory to further investigate in order to rule out the existence of a possible urinary fistula, especially when there is a previous surgical history.
The video showcases the enhanced benefits of greater visualization, precision, and dexterity offered by the robotic surgery system for repairing the ureterovaginal fistula
Disclosures
Funding None Clinical Trial No Subjects Human Ethics not Req'd it is our normal practice Helsinki Yes Informed Consent Yes
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