title: Laparoscopic removal of mullerian remnants in a woman with congenital absence of the vagina.
abstract: Most women with mullerian agenesis do not have cyclic pain and therefore do not require surgery. When surgery is necessary, we recommend a laparoscopic approach as described in this report because of the decreased morbidity and cost compared with laparotomy. Results from this case suggest that outpatient laparoscopic treatment of this condition is safe and effective. Regardless of the surgical approach used, a preoperative IVP is essential to limit the risk of damage to the urinary tract.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Yeko
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maroulis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009095:Mullerian Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities*