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Collette Kokikian1, Mimi Lam1, Bhavesh Trikamji2
1Neurology, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, Riverside, USA.
Post-surgical obturator neuropathy is an uncommon complication of pelvic surgery. Early recognition and rehabilitation are key for patients experiencing leg weakness after procedures like hysterectomy or prostatectomy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Surgical Complications
- Pelvic Surgery
Background:
- Post-surgical neuropathies are rare but significant complications of minimally invasive pelvic procedures.
- Obturator nerve injury is an underrecognized complication following hysterectomy and prostatectomy.
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