title: Combined retropubic balloon vaginoplasty and laparoscopic canalization: a novel blend of techniques provides a minimally invasive treatment for cervicovaginal aplasia.
abstract: We studied the operative and functional outcomes of combined retropubic balloon vaginoplasty and laparoscopic canalization (RBV-LC) for treatment of cervicovaginal aplasia. The RBV-LC procedure was performed successfully in 4 cases of cervicovaginal aplasia within 35-40 minutes primary operative time. Cystoscopy was performed to ensure bladder and urethral integrity. Endoscopically monitored canalization with laparoscopic canalization is a feasible, effective, less invasive way for management of cervicovaginal aplasia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
authors.forename: Ali M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: El Saman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D003558:Cystoscopy; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*