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- Title
Where does pelvic nerve injury occur during rectal surgery for cancer?
- Authors
Moszkowicz, D; Alsaid, B; Bessede, T; Penna, C; Nordlinger, B; Benoît, G; Peschaud, F
- Abstract
Optimal treatment of rectal adenocarcinoma involves total mesorectal excision with nerve-preserving dissection. Urinary and sexual dysfunction is still frequent following these procedures. Improved knowledge of pelvic nerve anatomy may help reduce this and define the key anatomical zones at risk.
- Publication
Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland, 2011, Vol 13, Issue 12, p1326
- ISSN
1463-1318
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02384.x