Important Points for Protection of the Autonomic Nerves During Total Mesorectal Excision

AÇAR H. İ., KUZU M. A.

DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, vol.55, no.8, pp.907-912, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/dcr.0b013e318259b44f
  • Journal Name: DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.907-912
  • Keywords: Rectal cancer, Pelvic autonomic nerves, Pelvic fascias, Total mesorectal excision, SHARP PELVIC DISSECTION, RECTAL-CANCER, CADAVERIC DISSECTION, SEXUAL FUNCTION, SURGERY, PRESERVATION, MORPHOLOGY, ANATOMY, BLADDER, PLANE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: One of the most important aspects for patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery is quality of life, which is closely related to postoperative sexual, urinary, and bowel functions. To preserve these functions, surgeons need to pay special attention to the fascial planes and autonomic nerve plexuses.