Presacral neurectomy
Presacral Neurectomy
Presacral neurectomy (pronunciation: pre-say-kral new-rek-toh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the presacral plexus, a network of nerves located in the pelvis. This procedure is typically performed to alleviate chronic pelvic pain, particularly in women suffering from conditions such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.
Etymology
The term "presacral neurectomy" is derived from the Latin "pre" meaning before, "sacral" referring to the sacrum, the large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, and "neurectomy" from the Greek "neuron" meaning nerve and "ektome" meaning excision.
Procedure
During a presacral neurectomy, the surgeon removes the presacral nerve plexus, which is a major conduit for pain signals from the uterus and other pelvic organs. The procedure is typically performed laparoscopically, using small incisions and a camera to guide the surgery.
Related Terms
- Laparoscopy: A surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen.
- Endometriosis: A disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that forms the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity.
- Uterine fibroids: Noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.
- Pelvic pain: Pain in the area of the pelvis.
Risks and Complications
Like all surgical procedures, presacral neurectomy carries some risks, including infection, bleeding, and damage to nearby organs. There is also a risk of decreased sexual sensation due to the removal of the nerves.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Presacral neurectomy
- Wikipedia's article - Presacral neurectomy
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