Vesicocolic Fistula Treatment in India
About Vesicocolic Fistula
Key Highlights
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Surgically corrects an abnormal connection between the bladder and colon.Resolves debilitating symptoms like fecaluria and recurrent infections.Prevents long-term complications such as kidney damage and severe sepsis.Can often be performed using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.Restores normal urinary and bowel function, improving overall quality of life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diverticulitis, which is the most common cause.
- Colorectal cancer or other pelvic malignancies.
- Inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease).
- Complications from previous pelvic surgery or radiation therapy.
- Trauma to the pelvic region.
- Persistent symptoms like pneumaturia, fecaluria, and recurrent, antibiotic-resistant UTIs.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination by the urologist and possibly a colorectal surgeon.
- Diagnostic imaging such as CT scan, cystoscopy, and/or barium enema to precisely locate the fistula.
- Bowel preparation (cleansing) is almost always required to reduce infection risk.
- Pre-operative antibiotics to minimize surgical site infection.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and pre-surgical fasting instructions.
- Management of any underlying conditions (e.g., optimizing treatment for Crohn's disease).
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site or within the abdomen (peritonitis).
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Damage to surrounding structures like nerves, blood vessels, or the ureters.
- Recurrence of the fistula.
- Formation of an abscess.
- Bowel obstruction or leakage from the intestinal repair.
- Urinary incontinence or bladder dysfunction.
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and ensuring bowel function returns.
- A urinary catheter will remain in place for several days to weeks to allow the bladder to heal.
- Diet will be advanced slowly from liquids to solids as bowel function resumes.
- Instructions on caring for the surgical incision site and recognizing signs of infection.
- Avoidance of heavy lifting and strenuous activity for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments for catheter removal and to assess healing via imaging.
- Gradual return to normal activities as tolerated, with full recovery taking several weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-8 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vesicocolic fistula in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vesicocolic fistula in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform vesicocolic fistula. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for vesicocolic fistula compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vesicocolic Fistula in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing vesicocolic fistula.
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Urologists for Vesicocolic Fistula
Explore experienced urologists who regularly perform vesicocolic fistula and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 42 Years Experience
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- 35 Years Experience
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- 16 Years Experience
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- 28 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
- 27 Years Experience
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- 21 Years Experience
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- 24 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 29 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada
- 18 Years Experience
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