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

OBJECTIVE

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.

DESIGN

Retrospective single-institution case series.

SETTING

A tertiary referral center for the treatment of female genital malformations.

PATIENT(S): Forty-eight patients with vaginal agenesis.

INTERVENTION(S): Laparotomy and use of pelvic peritoneum to form a neovagina.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): 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.

RESULT(S): 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.

CONCLUSION(S): The construction of a neovagina using pelvic peritoneum is simple, safe, and effective in patients with Rokitansky syndrome.