Laparoscopically assisted creation of a neovagina using the Louisville modification.
OBJECTIVE
To report a modification of the laparoscopic Davydov method for creation of a neovagina.


METHODS
Case study.


METHODS
University gynecology practice.


METHODS
Female with vaginal agenesis.


METHODS
Laparoscopically assisted creation of a neovagina using a modified technique to improve both structural and functional capacity.


METHODS
Patient morbidity and satisfaction.


RESULTS
The patient satisfactorily underwent creation of a neovagina using the laparoscopic modification of the Davydov technique via the Louisville method.


CONCLUSIONS
This laparoscopic modification allows for structural maintenance and functional capacity without increasing postoperative morbidity.
Dietrich
Jennifer E
JE
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. jediet01@gwise.louisville.edu
Hertweck
S Paige
SP
Traynor
Michael P
MP
Reinstine
Jonathan H
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D019738:Surgically-Created Structures; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*