Urological complications following gynaecological surgery

Iatrogenic urological injuries during gynaecological surgery can have devastating consequences and significant long-term sequelae . Timely recognition of injury and appropriate investigation and treatment, whether in the acute or delayed setting, are vital in reducing the potential impact of subsequent complications to both patient and doctor. In this review, we will describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of ureteric, bladder and urethral injuries in both the acute and delayed setting, with a special focus on urogenital fistulas in women in order to facilitate a better understanding of what can be done to minimize iatrogenic injury to the urinary tract and the optimal management of these complications when they do occur.