Laparoscopic-assisted creation of a vagina.
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.
Ikuta
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1 Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Magoya, Japan, 467.
Iida
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Okada
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Murakami
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Hanada
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Yagami
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Y
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*