title: Laparoscopic-assisted creation of a vagina.
abstract: The applicability of laparoscopy for colpopiesis using pelvic peritoneum was examined in two women with the Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome. Using a modification of laparoscopic guidance proved advantageous for safe dissection of the vesicorectal space and accurate suturing of the pelvic peritoneum without laparotomy. A sufficient vaginal cavity was achieved in both patients. This modification of the original procedure, featuring introduction of a laparoscope, thus provides effective and safe conditions for creation of a new vagina.
authors.affiliation: 1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Magoya, Japan, 467.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ikuta
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Iida
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Okada
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Murakami
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hanada
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Yagami
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*