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Fistula isn’t the problem, it’s the solution Many kidney patients panic at the thought of AV fistula surgery, imagining it to be a risky procedure. But in reality, it’s a simple, reliable, and safer way to access your bloodstream for dialysis — and it can help avoid repeated infections from temporary options like Permcath. Dr. Puru Dhawan explains what an AV fistula really is, why it’s safer than other methods, possible challenges during surgery, and how lifestyle habits can help protect kidney

Video 1: An introduction to obstetric fistula surgical training Obstetric fistula is an immense health problem, mostly affecting women in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It is usually caused by a difficult or obstructed labour, mostly due to the lack of access to appropriate obstetric care. The University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Urology Institute aims to change this by promoting collaboration between surgeons and organizations and by sharing our surgical experience with local surgical pr