Total laparoscopic intestinal vaginoplasty as neovaginal reconstruction in an HIV-positive transgender woman

This report shows that intestinal vaginoplasty is a feasible surgical option for HIV-positive transgender women in need of vaginal reconstruction. Because patients are again able to engage in penetrative sexual intercourse, we emphasise the importance of practicing safe sex and early initiation of adequate antiretroviral therapy in this patient population.

Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - June 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: van der Sluis, W. B., Verweij, S. P., Özer, M., Meijerink, W. J., Bouman, M.-B. Tags: Case reports Source Type: research