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Robot-assisted vaginal construction using ileum in a case of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome

Authors: Tristan Berry, Christopher Tepera, Uri Gur, Michael Fabrizio, Gerald Jordan

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

Congenital absence of the vagina is a rare condition commonly associated with Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, Morris Syndrome, and XY sex reversal. Secondarily this condition may be caused by exenteration of various pelvic tumors. Surgical options for treating this devastating condition include external vaginal dilation, internal dilation using traction devices, and vaginal construction using flaps of skin, bladder, or various bowel segments. We describe our innovative surgical technique employing robotic assistance in the creation of a neo-vagina for a young woman with MRKH syndrome. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of this surgical technique.

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Title: Robot-assisted vaginal construction using ileum in a case of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser syndrome
Authors: Tristan Berry
Christopher Tepera
Uri Gur
Michael Fabrizio
Gerald Jordan
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-008-0112-8

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