The Vecchietti operation for constructing a neovagina: indications, instrumentation, and techniques

Obstet Gynecol. 1997 Aug;90(2):301-4. doi: 10.1016/S0029-7844(97)00231-7.

Abstract

The Vecchietti method is a surgical technique for the treatment of vaginal agenesis that constructs a dilation-type neovagina in 7-9 days. We have performed the Vecchietti operation on six patients. The method was applied to create a primary neovagina, to lengthen a surgically foreshortened vagina, and to reconstruct an obliterated neovagina with or without the presence of a uterus. Two patients underwent the conventional transabdominal approach, and four, laparoscopy. Follow-up was 7-39 months, and neovaginal depth was 8.0-10.6 cm. The anatomic and functional results in all patients were excellent.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dyspareunia / etiology
  • Dyspareunia / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopes
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Suture Techniques
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery*