Autonomic nerve preservation during pelvic dissection for rectal cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Ruo, L.; Pfitzenmaier, J.; Guillem, J. G. |
| Article Title: | Autonomic nerve preservation during pelvic dissection for rectal cancer |
| Abstract: | Autonomic nerve preservation (ANP) during rectal cancer resection is based upon a comprehensive understanding of pelvic surgical anatomy and the effects of nerve injury on genitourinary dysfunction. Techniques that combine ANP with radical rectal cancer resection developed over the last 20 years have reduced the risk of sexual and bladder dysfunction without compromising oncologic results. In this article, a detailed description of the operative techniques currently employed is highlighted by comments and figures of the pertinent pelvic anatomy. The results of genitourinary function subsequent to nerve-preserving rectal cancer surgery are also presented. |
| Keywords: | cancer surgery; review; pelvis; surgical approach; postoperative complication; sexual dysfunction; nerve injury; urogenital tract disease; rectum cancer; rectum surgery; autonomic nerve; rectal cancer; autonomic nerve preservation; bladder dysfunction; surgical injury; human; genitourinary function |
| Journal Title: | Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1531-0043 |
| Publisher: | Thieme Publishing |
| Date Published: | 2002-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 35 |
| End Page: | 41 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-2002-23566 |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 14 November 2014 -- Source: Scopus |
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