[Patient Story] Trapped by Diapers for 25 Years, Successfully "Rescued" in 2 Hours!

Aunt Wang developed a vesicovaginal fistula during childbirth 25 years ago. Due to the limited medical capabilities at the time, no doctor dared to perform a repair surgery. For over 20 years, Aunt Wang had to live and work wearing diapers every day...

In the past three years, she also developed symptoms of dysmenorrhea and menorrhagia, which worsened year by year. Unable to endure any longer, Aunt Wang once again sought medical help and was ultimately diagnosed with adenomyosis. However, the enlarged uterus and the long-standing fistula made treatment extremely challenging. Many doctors were reluctant to treat her, and some suggested staged surgeries: first, a hysterectomy in gynecology, followed by a vesicovaginal fistula repair in urology after healing.

Faced with various treatment options, Aunt Wang grew increasingly hesitant and lacked confidence in the treatment. Fortunately, upon the recommendation of one doctor, Aunt Wang came to our hospital to see Professor Chen Jianguo, Director of the Gynecology Department.

Professor Chen Jianguo has extensive and unique clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecological diseases. After consulting Aunt Wang, Professor Chen Jianguo designed a surgical plan involving laparoscopic total hysterectomy combined with transvaginal vesicovaginal fistula repair. The surgery lasted about 2 hours, successfully “removing” the enlarged uterus while simultaneously repairing the 25-year-old fistula. Aunt Wang's long-troubled life finally came to an end!

Two weeks after surgery, the urinary catheter was removed, and Aunt Wang was able to urinate on her own. Finally, she was no longer “trapped” by diapers. “The world is suddenly filled with sunshine!” Aunt Wang said happily, and upon discharge, she presented a banner of gratitude to Director Chen Jianguo.