Abstract
The pelvis is not only the anatomical site of various organs such as the bladder, the rectum, and the reproductive organs, but also contains the pelvic nerves. Only the pelvic nerves and plexuses enable the central nervous system the necessary control to the sexual functions, storage and elimination of urine and feces, and movement and sensation in the pelvis and the legs. Therefore, damages to these nerves lead to multiple following conditions:
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Possover, M. (2015). Neurophysiology and Minimal Invasive Laparoscopic Therapy. In: Istre, O. (eds) Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44059-9_21
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