Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery

Abdominal Incisions

Before performing an incision in the abdominal wall, the gynecologic surgeon should have anticipated the type(s) of surgical procedure that will be done and possible complicating aspects associated with the operation. Consideration should be given to how far cephalad from…

Energy Devices

Electrosurgery—Laser—Harmonic Scalpel Energy-releasing devices have been used in the past and currently are used in pelvic surgery. The raison d’être for such tools consists of hemostasis and speed. Compared with cold knife or scissor cutting, energy devices create a greater…

Instrumentation

A surgeon’s tools are analogous to those of a carpenter, a mechanic, a research chemist, or an atomic physicist. High-quality instruments are required for the performance of precise and excellent surgery. Although a fine surgeon may overcome the deficits of…

Advanced Pelvic Anatomy

Autonomic Nervous System The motor innervation of the intestines, ureter, urinary bladder, uterus, and adnexa is derived from the autonomic nervous system ( Fig. 2.1 ). The latter system in turn is divided into sympathetic and parasympathetic components. The sympathetic…