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

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Denis Rey, Marco Oderda
• Journal: Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A (J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A) Vol. 25 Issue 4 Pg. 319-22 (Apr 2015) ISSN: 1557-9034 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 25790267 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Decompression, Surgical (methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Pudendal Neuralgia (surgery)
• Robotic Surgical Procedures (methods)