Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 451-459, September 2010

Postoperative Neuropathy in Gynecologic Surgery

University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Center for Specialized Gynecology, Florida Hospital, Celebration Health, 410 Celebration Place, Suite 302, Celebration, FL 34747, USA

The development of a postoperative neuropathy is a rare complication that can be devastating to the patient. Most cases of postoperative neuropathy are caused by improper patient positioning and the incorrect placement of surgical retractors. This article presents the nerves that are at greatest risk of injury during gynecologic surgery through a series of vignettes. Suggestions for protection of each nerve are provided.

Keywords: Postoperative neuropathy, Nerve injury, Postoperative complications

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PII: S0889-8545(10)00065-3

doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2010.05.008

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
Volume 37, Issue 3 , Pages 451-459, September 2010

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