A new surgical technique of hymenoplasty

Abstract

Objective: To review data from patients who have undergone hymenoplasty with a novel surgical technique, termed the STSI (suture three stratums around the introitus) method.

Methods: In a retrospective study, data were reviewed from patients who underwent hymenoplasty by STSI at a center in Beijing, China, between January 2010 and January 2014. Patients were scheduled to attend a follow-up appointment 1 month after surgery. Long-term follow-up was conducted by telephone. Follow-up data and preoperative and postoperative photos were assessed.

Results: Overall, 125 patients had undergone hymenoplasty using the STSI method. Only 1 (0.8%) patient had an early postoperative complication (uncontrolled bleeding). Among the 99 patients who returned for follow-up at 1 month, healing was recorded for 91 (91.9%). Long-term follow-up suggested that no patient had persistent dyspareunia, menstruation changes, or other health problems after the surgery. Among 51 patients who reported sexual intercourse since the surgery, 47 (92.2%) were satisfied with the outcome and 28 (54.9%) reported blood loss during the first intercourse.

Conclusion: The STSI method seems to be an effective, enduring, and safe technique of hymenoplasty.

Keywords: Hymen reconstruction; Hymen repair; Hymenoplasty; Hymenorrhaphy; Surgical technique.