Creation of a neovagina in patients with Rokitansky syndrome using peritoneum from the pouch of Douglas: an analysis of 48 cases

Abstract

To evaluate the surgical feasibility and the long-term anatomical and functional results of the technique of vaginal reconstruction using peritoneum from the pouch of Douglas in patients with uterovaginal agenesis, known as Rokitansky's syndrome. Retrospective single-institution case series. A tertiary referral center for the treatment of female genital malformations. Forty-eight patients with vaginal agenesis. Laparotomy and use of pelvic peritoneum to form a neovagina. Anatomical success was defined as a neovagina > or =8 cm in length that easily permitted the insertion of two fingers 6 months after corrective surgery. Functional success was considered to have been achieved when the patient reported satisfactory sexual intercourse beginning 6 months after surgery. The surgical procedure was carried out uneventfully, and anatomical success was achieved in 100% of cases. Functional success was also achieved in the entire population studied. The construction of a neovagina using pelvic peritoneum is simple, safe, and effective in patients with Rokitansky syndrome.