Organ dissection — genitourinary system

Abstract

Obviously the methods and details for investigation of the urogenital organs depends upon the sex of the patient. As mentioned in the evisceration chapter, for demonstration purposes it is desirable, although rarely important, to keep the urological tract intact and in the male this includes the prostate, seminal vesicles and testes. In the female the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries will be connected. When in continuity, the urinary tract in both sexes will therefore include kidneys, ureters and bladder. Removing the tract complete allows demonstration of retrograde effects of more distal pathology. The effects of an obstructing pelvic tumour such as a locally advanced cervical carcinoma causing bilateral hydronephrosis can be demonstrated beautifully in this way. After demonstration, however, the appropriate block dissection method should be followed as outlined in the general chapter, and all of these organs will be separated and organ dissection can follow.