Table 2 Operative data of the patients
Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | Patient 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operation | Laparoscopic partial upper vaginectomy | Laparoscopic partial upper vaginectomy | Laparoscopic partial upper vaginectomy | Laparoscopic partial upper vaginectomy and bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy |
Operation time, minutes | 150 | 150 | 145 | 205 |
Estimated blood loss, ml | 20 | 50 | 50 | 100 |
Size of vaginal tissue, cm | 4.2 × 4.0 | 3.7 × 3.2 | 3.1 × 2.9 | 3.8 × 2.8 |
Removal of Foley catheter, postoperative day | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Hospital stay, days | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final pathology | VAIN 3 (positive resection margin with VAIN 1) | VAIN 1 | Chronic inflammation | Chronic inflammation |
Postoperative complications and management | Bleeding (warfarin user); gauze packing | None | Vesicovaginal fistula; indwelling catheter | None |