Sexuality after laparoscopic Davydov in patients affected by congenital complete vaginal agenesis associated with uterine agenesis or hypoplasia.
BACKGROUND
Several surgical techniques have been described for the treatment of patients with vaginal agenesis. The simplest intervention that gives good sexual results should be the surgical technique of choice.


METHODS
We report anatomic and functional outcome in 28 women after vaginoplasty using laparoscopic Davydov operation. This surgery includes three steps: two laparoscopic and one perineal. The patient then has to use a mould or a vaginal dilatator for 1 month. The functional outcome was assessed by a brief and valid self-report questionnaire evaluating female sexual life (Female Sexual Function Index, FSFI). A control group was recruited to compare the results.


RESULTS
Two intra-operative bladder and ureteric injuries were repaired without sequels. Two post-operative complications were observed: one abdominal migration of the mould, which was treated successfully with the laparoscope, and one vesico-vaginal fistula. No patient was lost to follow-up. The anatomical result was judged to be satisfactory (>6 cm) in 26 of the 28 patients: the mean vaginal length was 7.2 +/- 1.5 cm. Among the 28 operated women, 19 had a good or very good result. No statistical difference was found between our operated patients and French controls in all six domains of the FSFI.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparoscopic Davydov may be considered a good option for the surgical treatment of women presenting vaginal agenesis. This technique offers advantages such as: short operating time and hospital stay, no particular instrumentation required and no external scars. Sexuality approaches so-called 'normal sexuality'.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hopital E.Herriot, Lyon, France.
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Giannesi
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Marchiole
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Benchaib
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Chevret-Measson
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Mathevet
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Dargent
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012086:Reoperation; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D019529:Sexuality; D019738:Surgically-Created Structures; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery