title: Surgically shortened vagina lengthened by laparoscopic Davydov procedure.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The laparoscopic Davydov procedure is a neovagina surgical technique most commonly used in patients with vaginal agenesis. We present a unique case of vaginal length restoration using this procedure in a patient with vaginal shortening after multiple vaginal surgeries.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 62-year-old patient presented to our office after multiple vaginal surgeries with symptoms suggestive of cystocele, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, and dyspareunia. Excessive vaginal shortening and a painful vaginal apex were also noted upon initial examination. A laparoscopic Davydov procedure was performed to lengthen the vagina and to eliminate the apical pain.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The laparoscopic Davydov procedure is a surgical option for patients with surgically shortened vaginas and dyspareunia.
authors: Atlanta Urogynecology Associates, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors: Christopher R
authors: CR
authors: Moriarty
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Miklos
authors: Robert D
authors: RD
authors: Moore
mesh_terms: D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000601:surgery; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation / Q000009:adverse effects; D014621:Vagina / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*