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Laparoscopically assisted creation of a neovagina using the Louisville modification

Authors :
Jennifer E. Dietrich
S. Paige Hertweck
Jonathan Reinstine
Michael P. Traynor
Source :
Fertility and sterility. 88(5)
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Objective To report a modification of the laparoscopic Davydov method for creation of a neovagina. Design Case study. Setting University gynecology practice. Patient(s) Female with vaginal agenesis. Intervention(s) Laparoscopically assisted creation of a neovagina using a modified technique to improve both structural and functional capacity. Main Outcome Measure(s) Patient morbidity and satisfaction. Result(s) The patient satisfactorily underwent creation of a neovagina using the laparoscopic modification of the Davydov technique via the Louisville method. Conclusion(s) This laparoscopic modification allows for structural maintenance and functional capacity without increasing postoperative morbidity.

Details

ISSN :
15565653
Volume :
88
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Fertility and sterility
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....73734ba10520c4c0fbea8d8a14c53519