Application of vaginal endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of female genital tract congenital anomalies

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-6899.2026.02.002

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Female genital tract congenital anomalies represent a complex spectrum of congenital developmental anomalies, posing long-standing challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Traditional examination methods, such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and diagnostic laparoscopy, have limitations in assessing the internal structures of the vagina, cervix, and uterine cavity. As an emerging minimally invasive endoscopic technique, vaginal endoscopy provides a revolutionary tool for the precise evaluation and treatment of reproductive tract malformations by directly accessing the vaginal fornix and uterine cavity through natural orifices. This article aims to elucidate the technical advantages of vaginal endoscopy, explore its specific applications and benefits in the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of various female reproductive tract malformations, and analyze the current challenges and future development directions, with the goal of providing a helpful reference for clinical practice.

Key words: Vaginal endoscopy, Female genital tract congenital anomalies, MRKH syndrome, Oblique vaginal septum, Uterine septum syndrome, Minimally invasive surgery, Natural orifice endoscopic surgery

Yanan Li, Xianghua Huang. Application of vaginal endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of female genital tract congenital anomalies[J]. Chinese Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 19(02): 77-82.

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