Ojengbede, O.A.Morhason-Bello, I.O.2023-06-202023-06-2020070020-7292ui_art_ojengbede_local_2007International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 99, Pp. 75 – 78http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8227Objectives: To assess the efficacy of local infiltrative anesthesia with lidocaine hydrochloride in patients undergoing the surgical repair of a simple vesico-vaginal fistula. Methods: The study was carried out with 21 patients undergoing the repair of a simple midvaginal vesico-vaginal fistula. The patientsT perception of pain was evaluated intraoperatively. Results: Most patients indicated that the anesthetic agent provided adequate analgesia, and all fistulas were repaired successfully without postoperative complications. Conclusion: Repairing simple vesico-vaginal fistulas is feasible with a local infiltrative anestheticen-USDeveloping countriesLidocaineLocal anesthesiaNigeriaObstetric fistulaVesico-vaginal fistulaSimple fistulaArticle