Creation of a neovagina according to Wharton-Sheares-George in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To introduce a simple and quick surgical alternative for creating a neovagina in patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome that offers good anatomic and functional results.


METHODS
Historical report.


METHODS
Tertiary center for gynecologic endocrinology.


METHODS
Three patients with MRKH syndrome.


METHODS
The creation of a neovagina according to Wharton-Sheares-George in patients with MRKH syndrome.


METHODS
Axis, length, and width of neovagina.


RESULTS
The George modification of the Wharton-Sheares neovaginoplasty was successfully performed in three patients. The results were excellent (normal axis and adequate length and width of neovagina), and there were no major complications.


CONCLUSIONS
The George modification of the Sheares technique represents a simple, safe, and effective surgical option for creating a neovagina. The procedure is not highly complex and is therefore easy to learn and perform; no special surgical equipment is needed. Anatomic and functional results are very satisfying. Short-term hospitalization, accelerated recovery, and a rapid return to everyday life are important benefits for these young patients. These benefits also result in lower surgery-related expenses and therefore reduce the strain on the hospital's budget compared with other therapeutic options. The creation of a neovagina according to Wharton-Sheares-George might provide a satisfactory alternative for the surgical management of vaginal aplasia in patients with MRKH syndrome.
Schätz
Theresa
T
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, University of Vienna Medical School, Vienna, Austria.
Huber
Johannes
J
Wenzl
René
R
D004106:Dilatation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009095:Mullerian Ducts / Q000002:abnormalities; D015607:Stents; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D019738:Surgically-Created Structures; D013577:Syndrome; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*