Rectovaginal Fistulas, Their Surgical Management, and Outcomes: An Indian Experience.

Background Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) are abnormal epithelial-lined tracts between the rectum and vagina that significantly impact quality of life. Their etiology is varied, and most cases require surgical repair. Multiple surgical approaches exist, with varying success rates ranging from very low to high.

Type VI choledochal cyst with gall bladder carcinoma.

An isolated dilatation of the cystic duct (type VI choledochal cyst (CDC)) is extremely rare with only 21 cases reported in the world literature until now. There is only one case of in situ gall bladder cancer (GBC) reported in association with type VI CDC in the literature. Here we are reporting a case of type VI CDC with papillary GBC.

Is laparoscopic cholecystectomy effective in relieving dyspepsia in patients of cholelithiasis? A prospective study.

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is routinely done for symptomatic gallstone disease; however, its role in relieving dyspeptic symptoms in cholelithiasis is controversial.

Aim: The study was designed to assess the role of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in relieving dyspeptic symptoms in patients having cholelithiasis with only dyspeptic symptoms.

Methods: Patients with cholelithiasis having only dyspeptic symptoms not attributable to other causes (like Helicobacter pylori) were subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy.