INITIAL EXPERIENCE WITH TOTALLY LAPAROSCOPIC VAGINOPLASTY USING SIGMOID COLON AT VIET DUC UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Duong Trong Hien1, Trinh Hoang Giang1, Pham Duc Manh2, Bui Van Quang1, Vuong Thi Hoa1, Nguyen Quang Hieu1, Pham Thi Thu Trang1, Nguyen Dang Kien1
1 Viet Duc University Hospital
2 108 Military Central Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: To present our initial experience with total laparoscopic Sigmoid vaginoplasty combined with clitoroplasty and urethral reconstruction in a single-stage procedure.


Subjects and methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on one patient who underwent total laparoscopic Sigmoid vaginoplasty at Viet Duc University Hospital.


Results: A 25-year-old female patient with a 46, XX karyotype and congenital vaginal agenesis underwent total laparoscopic Sigmoid vaginoplasty. The procedure was performed through a combined abdominal and perineal approach. Hypertrophic clitoral tissue was resected, followed by clitoroplasty. Simultaneously, approximately 5 cm of the urethra was reconstructed using a clitoral mucosal skin flap in order to relocate the urethral meatus from the perineal region to a position adjacent to the clitoris. A 15-17 cm neovaginal conduit was created laparoscopically using a Sigmoid colon segment and exteriorized through the perineum. Intestinal continuity was restored using a circular stapling device. No intraoperative complications occurred. Estimated blood loss was approximately 500 mL. Operative time was 7 hours. Postoperative hospital stay was 21 days. Vaginal dilation was initiated on postoperative day 1.


Conclusion: Our initial experience suggests that Sigmoid vaginoplasty combined with simultaneous clitoroplasty and urethral reconstruction in a single-stage procedure is feasible and effective. The surgery requires a well-coordinated multidisciplinary surgical team.

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