Creation of a neovagina by Davydov's laparoscopic modified technique in patients with Rokitansky syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to assess anatomic and functional results after the laparoscopic Davydov procedure for the creation of a neovagina in Rokitansky syndrome.


METHODS
Thirty patients with Rokitansky syndrome underwent the laparoscopic Davydov technique from June 2005-August 2008. Mean follow-up time lasted 30 months (range, 6-44 months) and included clinical examinations and evaluation of the quality of sexual intercourse; vaginoscopy, Schiller's test, and neovaginal biopsies were performed after 6 and 12 months. Functional results were assessed with the use of Rosen's Female Sexual Function Index and were compared with age-matched normal control subjects.


RESULTS
No perioperative complications occurred. At 6 months, anatomic success was achieved in 97% of the patients (n = 29); functional success and optimal results for the Female Sexual Function Index questionnaire were obtained in 96% of patients. Vaginoscopy and biopsy results showed a normal iodine-positive vaginal epithelium.


CONCLUSIONS
The Davydov technique seems to be a safe and effective treatment for vaginal agenesis in patients with Rokitansky syndrome.
Fedele
Luigi
L
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fondazione "Policlinico-Mangiagalli-Regina Elena", University of Milan, Italy. luigi.fedele@unimi.it
Frontino
Giada
G
Restelli
Elisa
E
Ciappina
Nevio
N
Motta
Francesca
F
Bianchi
Stefano
S
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult