Surgical anatomy and dissection of the hypogastric plexus in nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy

Abstract: Radical hysterectomy is a central surgical procedure in gynecological oncology. A nerve-sparing approach is essential to minimize complications from iatrogenic injury to the pelvic nerves, resulting in postoperative urinary, anorectal, and sexual dysfunction. The hypogastric plexus (HP), a complex network of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerves, plays a critical role in pelvic autonomic innervation. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the surgical anatomy of the HP and provides a step-by-step description of HP dissection, with a particular emphasis on preserving the bladder nerve branches of the inferior HP. A thorough understanding and mastery of the anatomical and surgical nuances of HP dissection are crucial for optimizing outcomes in nerve-sparing gynecologic-oncological procedures

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch
Notes
ISSN: 2075-4418

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Freiburg
(who)
Universität
(when)
2024
Creator
Kostov, Stoyan
Kornovski, Yavor
Yordanov, Angel
Watrowski, Rafał
Slavchev, Stanislav
Ivanova, Yonka
Ganev, Tosho
Yalçın, Hakan
Selçuk, Ilker

DOI
10.3390/diagnostics14010083
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-2458880
Rights
Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Kostov, Stoyan
  • Kornovski, Yavor
  • Yordanov, Angel
  • Watrowski, Rafał
  • Slavchev, Stanislav
  • Ivanova, Yonka
  • Ganev, Tosho
  • Yalçın, Hakan
  • Selçuk, Ilker
  • Universität

Time of origin

  • 2024

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