Prospective randomized comparison of laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty with laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty for treating congenital vaginal agenesis.

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness and long-term anatomic and functional results of laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty and laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty.

METHODS

From January 2002 to December 2010, 40 patients with congenital vaginal agenesis were prospectively randomized to undergo either laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty (26 cases) or laparoscopic sigmoid vaginoplasty (14 cases) in 2:1 ratio. Pre- and postoperative examination findings, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire responses, and sexual satisfaction rates are reported.

RESULTS

All surgical procedures were performed successfully, with no intraoperative complications. The laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty group had significantly less blood loss and a surgery shorter on average than the laparoscopic sigmoid colovaginoplasty group. Postoperative course was uneventful for all patients in both groups, though postoperative retention time and hospital stay were less for peritoneal vaginoplasty patients than for sigmoid vaginoplasty patients. Mean neovaginal length, excessive mucous production, sexual life initiation time, and sexual satisfaction rate were similar between groups. Patient complaints of abdominal discomfort, unusual odor from vaginal secretions, and vaginal contraction during intercourse were higher in the sigmoid colovaginoplasty group (p < 0.005 vs. peritoneal vaginoplasty). Postoperative FSFI scores did not differ significantly between groups.

CONCLUSIONS

Relative to laparoscopic sigmoid colovaginoplasty, laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty provides good anatomic and functional results and excellent patient satisfaction.