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The first case of robotic pudendal nerve decompression in pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome

Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques, ISSN: 1557-9034, Vol: 25, Issue: 4, Page: 319-322
2015
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Objective: To report the first case of robotic pudendal nerve (PN) decompression for bilateral PN entrapment (PNE). PN decompression is a safe and effective treatment for PNE and can be accomplished laparoscopically with a better exploration of the sacral roots and of the PN. Materials and Methods: We describe in detail all the steps of our surgery, performed on a 38-year-old female patient suffering from PNE. All the anatomic landmarks are clearly shown. Results: Our technique was successful, and the patient's postoperative course was uneventful. Six months after surgery, the pain had completely resolved, and the patient was drug-free. Conclusions: We showed the feasibility and effectiveness of robotic PN decompression, with surgical advantages that could potentially extend the indications of robot-assisted surgery.

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