Laparoscopic creation of a neovagina and recovery of menstrual function in a patient with Rokitansky syndrome: a case report

Hum Reprod. 2006 Dec;21(12):3287-9. doi: 10.1093/humrep/del315. Epub 2006 Aug 17.

Abstract

A 16-year-old woman experiencing primary amenorrhoea and cyclic pelvic pain was diagnosed with Rokitansky syndrome, which was characterized by the absence of the uterus and the upper two-thirds of the vagina, normal salpinges and ovaries and a 4 x 3 cm Müllerian remnant containing functioning endometrium located near the left adnexa. With a combined laparoscopic-vaginal operation, the remnant was anastomized with the apex of the retrohymenal fovea. The operation allowed not only the creation of a neovagina but also the recovery of a regular menstrual activity and the theoretical restoration of the reproductive capacity of this patient. An accurate pre- and intra-operative evaluation of patients with Rokitansky syndrome is necessary to identify those who might benefit from this procedure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Genitalia, Female / diagnostic imaging
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Menstruation
  • Surgically-Created Structures*
  • Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterus / abnormalities*
  • Uterus / surgery*
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery*