Neovagina constructed with the peritoneum of the anterior abdominal wall

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2010 Jun;36(3):651-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01187.x.

Abstract

Objective: To describe the successful construction of a neovagina with the peritoneum from the anterior abdominal wall for six hypermicrosomic patients diagnosed with Rokitansky syndrome.

Material & methods: A neovagina was created using peritoneum from the anterior abdominal wall.

Results: The mean depth of the neovaginas was 11 cm and the diameter was 2.5 cm. The mucosa of the neovaginas was pinkish and had a moist surface. No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. The patients enjoyed sexual activity after the operation.

Conclusions: The application of the peritoneum from the anterior abdominal wall for the hypermicrosomic patient diagnosed with Rokitansky syndrome has the advantage of providing sufficient length for the creation of a neovagina.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Peritoneum / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterus / abnormalities
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery*