Surgical pelvic anatomy in gynecologic oncology

Abstract

Laparoscopy, with its many advantages, has revolutionized the field of pelvic surgery and enabled surgeons to gain a far greater understanding of pelvic anatomy. As technology evolves, our understanding is continuously improving. This article is a tribute to the anatomy of the pelvis, which itself has resisted evolutionary changes and remained the same, whereas our understanding of how to view and approach various organ structures has evolved.

Keywords: FIGO Cancer Report; Gynecologic oncology; Hypogastric nerve; Laparoscopy; Pelvic anatomy; Predictive anatomy.