Pubococcygeal Sling versus Refixation of the Pubocervical Fascia in Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair: A Retrospective Review

Table 2

Fistula classification across groups.

	PC sling	RPCF	PC + RPCF
Goh type	N = 169	N = 57	N = 30
1: distal edge of the fistula >3 cm from the EUO	5 (2.9)	1 (1.7)	1 (3.3)
2: 2.5–3 cm from the EUO	20 (11.8)	8 (14.0)	2 (6.7)
3: 1.5 ≤ 2.5 cm from the EUO	98 (58.0)	28 (49.1)	13 (43.3)
4: <1.5 cm from the EUO	46 (27.2)	20 (35.1)	14 (46.7)
A: size <1.5	26 (15.3)	6 (10.9)	2 (6.5)
B: 1.5–3 cm	74 (43.5)	24 (43.6)	7 (22.6)
C: >3 cm	70 (41.2)	25 (45.5)	22 (71.0)
(i) No or mild fibrosis	24 (14.2)	4 (7.4)	0 (0)
(ii) Moderate or severe fibrosis and/or reduced vaginal length	22 (13.0)	4 (7.4)	1 (3.2)
(iii) Special circumstances and repeat procedure	123 (72.8)	46 (85)	30 (96.8)