Useful Links and References – Researching Vesicovaginal Fistula in the UK

🔹 NHS England & Government Sources

1. NHS England (2020). Service Specification: Complex Gynaecology – Urinary Fistulae (Adult). [PDF] Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1653-urinary-fistula-service-specification.pdf
2. NHS England (2018). Complex Gynaecology: Urinary Fistulae – Service Specification (Draft). [PDF] Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Complex-gynaecology-urinary-fistulae.pdf
3. NHS England (2017). Impact Assessment: Genito-Urinary Tract Fistulae. [PDF] Available at: https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/gynaecology-surgery-and-complex-urogynecology/user_uploads/genito-urinary-tract-fistulae-impact-assessment.pdf

🔹 Peer-Reviewed & Clinical Literature

• Hilton, P. (2012). Urogenital fistula in the UK: a study of prevalence and outcome. BJOG 119(12): 1455-62. PubMed PMID: 22943610
• Browning, A., Menber, B. (2015). Women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia: a 6-month follow-up after surgical treatment. BJOG 122(2): 174-81.
• Miklos JR, Moore RD. (2016). Vesicovaginal Fistula: Half Century Undiagnosed Urinary Incontinence. Case Report. Available at: https://www.miklosandmoore.com/files/2016/08/12-Vesicovaginal-Fistula-Half-Century-Undiagnosed-Urinary-Incont.pdf
• Sadiq, S., et al. (2020). Vaginal vs. abdominal repair of vesicovaginal fistula: systematic review and meta-analysis.International Urogynecology Journal, 31(5): 853-863. PMC7306015
• Eilber KS, Kavaler E, Rodriguez LV, et al. (2003). Ten-year experience with vesicovaginal fistula repair: Analysis of factors influencing outcome. J Urol 169(3): 1033-1036. PMC2721531

🔹 Specialist Centres & NHS Trust Pages

• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (2018). Patient Information: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF). [PDF] Available at: https://mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/Vesico-Vaginal-Fistula-January-2018.pdf
• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Saint Mary’s Hospital – VVF Information Page. Available at: https://mft.nhs.uk/saint-marys/patient-library/vesico-vaginal-fistula-vvf/
• London Urology Specialists. Vesicovaginal Fistula. Available at: https://www.londonurologyspecialists.co.uk/vesico-vaginal-fistula/
• King Edward VII’s Hospital. Bladder Fistula Service. Available at: https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/services/bladder-fistula-service

🔹 Charities & Global Context

1. Freedom From Fistula Foundation (UK). About Us. Available at: https://www.freedomfromfistula.org.uk
2. Uganda Childbirth Injury Fund (UK Charity no. 1099135). Our Work. Available at: https://www.ucif.co.uk
3. Fistula Foundation (Global). Our Impact. Available at: https://fistulafoundation.org