PROBLEMS AND PITFALLS IN PELVIC RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Abstract
Background. Pelvic reconstructive surgery requires a solid understanding of the anatomy of the small pelvis and the pelvic floor, in particular to avoid complications during and after pelvic reconstructive surgery.
Methods. Possible complications of the pelvic floor reconstructive surgery are analised. There are 2 typical surgical problems encountered in pelvic reconstructive surgery: lesion of adjacent structures (rectum, bladder, ureter, small bowel) and hemorrhage.
Results. Postoperatively there is always a risk of pain, stenosis and dyspareunia, erosion of allograft, voiding problems, incontinence and prolapse.
Conclusions. These complications can be reduced by insisting on an exact preoperative diagnosis and by choosing the correct procedure, by having a good knowledge of anatomy and by using meticulous surgical technique.
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