Laparoscopy-assisted Sigmoid Colon Vaginoplasty:Report of 27 Cases
- VernacularTitle:腹腔镜下乙状结肠代阴道成形术27例报告
- Author:
Tiansong SHAO
;
Jixiang WU
;
Bin LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Laparoscopy;
Congenital absence of the vagina;
Vaginoplasty;
Transsexualism
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the surgical techniques and effects of laparoscopy-assisted sigmoid colon vaginoplasty.MethodsClinical data of 27 patients,who underwent laparoscopy-assisted sigmoid colon vaginoplasty at Beijing Anzhen Hospital between June 2006 and June 2007,were retrospectively analyzed.A 15-cm segment of pedicled sigmoid colon was isolated using an ultrasound knife.The distal end of the segment was pulled into the vaginal space in the cul-de-sac of Douglas under a laparoscopic vision as the neovagina.The continuity of the intestinal tract(end-to-end bowel anastomosis) was restored using a circular mechanical suture through the rectum.ResultsThe surgery was successfully completed in all the cases,no intra-operative complication occurred.The mean blood loss and operation time was 82 ml(50-180 ml) and 168 min(120-246 ml) respectively.One patient developed incomplete intestinal obstruction 16 days after the operation,and was cured by conservative treatment.Follow-up was available in 21 patients for 14-20 months.Five patients had no sexual partner during the follow-up,while the other 16 patients were satisfied with their sexual lives after the surgeries.ConclusionLaparoscopic vaginal reconstruction using a sigmoid colon segment is satisfying for cosmetic,functional,and anatomic results.
