Various types of total laparoscopic nerve-sparing radical hysterectomies and their effects on bladder function.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study was conducted to ascertain the correlation between preserved pelvic nerve networks and bladder function after laparoscopic nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy.

Methods

Between 2009 and 2011, 53 patients underwent total laparoscopic radical hysterectomies. They were categorized into groups A, B, and C based on the status of preserved pelvic nerve networks: complete preservation of the pelvic nerve plexus (group A, 27 cases); partial preservation (group B, 13 cases); and complete sacrifice (group C, 13 cases). To evaluate bladder function, urodynamic studies were conducted preoperatively and postoperatively at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery.

Results

No significant difference in sensory function was found between groups A and B. However, the sen

SUBMITTER: Kanao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4102738 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature