Pélissié M, Fischbach E, Lecointre L, Faller E, Akladios C. Pudendal Neurolysis by Laparoscopy.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020;
28:938. [PMID:
33217560 DOI:
10.1016/j.jmig.2020.11.003]
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Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE
To show how pudendal neurolysis can be managed safely with a laparoscopic approach.
DESIGN
Stepwise demonstration of the technique with narrated video footage.
SETTING
The pudendal nerve is formed from spinal roots at levels S2, S3, and S4. It passes through the pelvis parallel to the pudendal vein and artery. This nerve exits the pelvis between the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments then passes through Alcock's canal. It can be compressed and responsible for pain in the gluteal and perineal regions. After confirmation of the diagnosis by positive analgesic block with computed tomography infiltration of the pudendal nerve, surgical decompression may be considered. The usual access procedures are the transglutal and transischiorectal ways.
INTERVENTIONS
This video shows a total laparoscopic approach for a right pudendal neurolysis. It is a step-by-step didactic video. This technique of decompression of the right pudendal nerve by laparoscopy by means of dissection of the ischiorectal fossa along the right internal obturator muscle, after visualization of the obturator vessels and identification of the pudendal nerve, allowed the section of the right sacrospinous ligament and complete removal with repositioning of the nerve in its path. The nerve was followed until it passed freely through Alcock's canal. The procedure went well and without complications, with clinical improvement on waking up.
CONCLUSION
Pudendal nerve neurolysis by laparoscopic technique is a reproducible and safe method for treating pudendal neuralgia, allowing good visualization and dissection of the entire pelvis toward the ischiorectal fossa.
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