Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis is a common clinical problem. In approximately 20% of cases endometriosis-related pelvic pain is either minimally or not responsive to medical treatment; thus surgical treatment seems to be a valid option. The aim of this review is to describe presacral neurectomy surgical techniques, data regarding safety and efficacy of this procedure, its indications, and future research on its applications in clinical practice.

Presacral neurectomy for surgical management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a descriptive review / Palomba, S; Zupi, E; Falbo, A; Russo, T; Tolino, A; Marconi, D; Mattei, A; Zullo, F. - In: JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY. - ISSN 1553-4650. - 13:5(2006), pp. 377-385. [10.1016/j.jmig.2006.06.004]

Presacral neurectomy for surgical management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a descriptive review

Palomba S;
2006

Abstract

Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis is a common clinical problem. In approximately 20% of cases endometriosis-related pelvic pain is either minimally or not responsive to medical treatment; thus surgical treatment seems to be a valid option. The aim of this review is to describe presacral neurectomy surgical techniques, data regarding safety and efficacy of this procedure, its indications, and future research on its applications in clinical practice.
2006
Endometriosis; Pelvic denervation ; Pelvic pain
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Presacral neurectomy for surgical management of pelvic pain associated with endometriosis: a descriptive review / Palomba, S; Zupi, E; Falbo, A; Russo, T; Tolino, A; Marconi, D; Mattei, A; Zullo, F. - In: JOURNAL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGY. - ISSN 1553-4650. - 13:5(2006), pp. 377-385. [10.1016/j.jmig.2006.06.004]
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