Laparoscopic vaginoplasty: using a sliding peritoneal flap for correction of complete vaginal agenesis

Citation
M. Rangaswamy et al., Laparoscopic vaginoplasty: using a sliding peritoneal flap for correction of complete vaginal agenesis, EUR J OB GY, 98(2), 2001, pp. 244-248
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03012115 → ACNP
Volume
98
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
244 - 248
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-2115(200110)98:2<244:LVUASP>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
In this technique of peritoneal neo-vaginoplasty, the recto-vesical space i s dissected through the vulva under synchronous laparoscopic monitoring. Th en the cranial limit of the pelvic peritoneum is incised circumferentially by laparoscopic approach and tile two circular edges sutured sequentially. The isolated pelvic peritoneal sleeve is opened inferiorly and sutured to i ntroital mucosal flaps. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights r eserved.