First laparoscopic repair of neovaginal prolapse following ileocecal reconstruction after resection of vaginal carcinoma

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Feb;19(1):67-9. doi: 10.1089/lap.2008.0098.

Abstract

Surgery for pelvic carcinoma may require the ablation of the vagina. In this case, vaginal reconstruction is a surgical challenge to improve the quality of patients' lives. Ileocecal segment is one of the substitutes for vaginal reconstruction after resection of pelvic malignancy with a satisfactory sexual function and a low rate of postoperative complications. The causes of prolapse of ileocecal neovagina are described and the interest of a laparoscopic repair is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cecum / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Prolapse
  • Vagina / surgery*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / surgery*