title: Laparoscopic-assisted Vecchietti procedure for creation of a neovagina: an analysis of five cases.
abstract: The aim of this study was to review the functional and psychological outcomes of subjects with vaginal aplasia undergoing a laparoscopic creation of a neovagina (Vecchietti procedure). A semi-structured telephone interview was undertaken of five consecutive subjects who underwent the procedure in the preceding three years. Information was obtained with regard to the operation, immediate post-operative period, complications experienced, sexual function and improvements in general and psychological well-being. A functioning neovagina was formed in all subjects. All sexually active women noted satisfactory intercourse with significant improvements in self-confidence, self-esteem and general well-being up to three years post-operatively.
authors.affiliation: University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kaloo
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D003075:Coitus; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*