Abstract：The feasibility and clinical therapeutic effects of laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKHs) were explored. The records of 11 MRKHs patients who underwent laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty from 2003 to 2005 were reviewed, and long-term results were evaluated by follow-up. The mean operating time was 234min (range, 130―300min), the mean hospital stay was 9.4 days (range, 7―15 days), and the mean hemoglobin drop was 1.91g/dL (range, 1.6―3.2g/dL). A functional neovagina was created measuring 11 to 14cm in length and two fingers in breadth in all patients. No introitus stenosis was observed. No intra-operative or postoperative bowel complication occurred. At the 3rd postoperative month, the first intercourse began. One patient was lost to follow-up. One had no intercourse and was required to wear vaginal mold occasionally. None of the other nine women (100%) complained of local irritation or dyspareunia. They were satisfied with their sexual life. The cosmetic results were excellent. The laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty realizes to make a functional neovagina. The main advantage is its minimal invasiveness. It is an ideal procedure for MRKHs patients.
. Laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty in women with
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome[J]. Front. Med., 2009, 3(3): 347-351.
Yi SHEN MD , Guobin WANG MD , Zhoufang XIONG MD , Kaixiong TAO MD , Zehua WANG MD , . Laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty in women with
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome. Front. Med., 2009, 3(3): 347-351.
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