Anatomy of the lower hypogastric plexus applied to endometriosis: a narrative review [PDF]
Objective The objective of the present study is to evaluate the anatomy of the inferior hypogastric plexus, correlating it with urological pathologies, imaging exams and surgeries of the female pelvis, especially for treatment of endometriosis ...
Gisele Silva Ribeiro-Julio +4 more
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Anatomical location of the surgically identifiable bladder branch of the inferior hypogastric plexus for nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy [PDF]
Objective: We aimed to demonstrate the entire structure of the inferior hypogastric plexus in the female pelvis focusing on surgically identifiable nerve bundles to the urinary bladder.
Kentaro Sekiyama +2 more
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Surgical Anatomy and Dissection of the Hypogastric Plexus in Nerve-Sparing Radical Hysterectomy [PDF]
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 ...
Stoyan Kostov +8 more
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Anatomy of the superior hypogastric plexus and its application in nerve-sparing paraaortic lymphadenectomy [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to clarify the anatomy of the superior hypogastric plexus, which would contribute to advancement of nerve-sparing paraaortic lymphadenectomy.
H. Kim +4 more
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Adjunctive Efficacy of Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a prevalent and complex condition that affects millions worldwide, predominantly women, and poses significant challenges in both diagnosis and management.
Vivek Chakole +4 more
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Analgesic Efficacy of Intraoperative Superior Hypogastric Plexus (SHP) Block during Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Abdominal hysterectomy is a major surgery that is often associated with pronounced postsurgical pain. The objective of this research is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials (RCTs)
Hany Salem +13 more
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Fluoroscopic anterior approach versus ultrasound guided superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis in cancer pelvic pain: a randomized controlled study [PDF]
Background Cancer-related pelvic pain can be difficult and debilitating to treat. Superior hypogastric plexus neurolysis (SHPN) is a good choice for adequate pain relief with fewer side effects.
Nevert A. Abdelghaffar +1 more
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Safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided superior hypogastric plexus block combined with conscious sedation in ambulatory patients undergoing percutaneous microwave ablation of uterine myomas: Study protocol for a single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Pain is a major challenge in performing ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (PMWA) of uterine myomas. Inadequate analgesia by local anesthetics hinders the possibility of conducting PMWA of uterine myomas in the Ambulatory ...
Lijuan Yan +5 more
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Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a multifactorial condition characterized by persistent pain in the pelvic region, significantly impacting the quality of life and psychological wellbeing of affected individuals.
Vivek Chakole +3 more
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Anatomical Location of the Vesical Branches of the Inferior Hypogastric Plexus in Human Cadavers [PDF]
We have demonstrated in canines that somatic nerve transfer to vesical branches of the inferior hypogastric plexus (IHP) can be used for bladder reinnervation after spinal root injury.
Emily P. Day +14 more
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