Chairs: Shaheen Khazali

Faculty: Nucelio Lemos, Shaheen Khazali, Maria Gabriela Baumgarten Kuster Uyeda

Description: Neuropelveology represents the cutting edge of advanced pelvic surgery, offering surgeons the knowledge and skills to address complex nerve-related pelvic pathologies, including deeply infiltrating endometriosis affecting sacral nerve roots. As a Masters-level Neuropelveology expert, formally trained at the International School of Neuropelveology, I have been performing excision of sacral nerve root endometriosis since 2017. Over the years, I have refined and standardized my surgical techniques, which have been shared through tens of well-received invited lectures at international conferences. This surgical tutorial will combine high-definition surgical videos, detailed animations, and anatomical illustrations to guide participants through: Key Neuropelveology Anatomy: A focused review of pelvic neuroanatomy essential for endometriosis excision. Preoperative Planning: Identifying key anatomical landmarks on imaging and understanding surgical challenges. Step-by-Step Surgical Techniques: A structured, didactic approach to sacral nerve root endometriosis excision, including critical safety measures and avoidance of complications. Intraoperative Tips and Tricks: Optimizing visualization, dissection, and nerve preservation in high-risk areas. This session will not just demonstrate 'what' to do but will explain the 'why' behind each step, equipping surgeons with the confidence to tackle complex neuropelveological cases in their own operating rooms.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Objective Understand key neuropelveological anatomy, focusing on sacral nerve roots and their surgical relevance in endometriosis
2. Objective Plan and execute a step-by-step approach to sacral nerve root endometriosis excision with precision and safety
3. Objective Identify critical surgical landmarks and high-risk zones, minimizing complications during deep pelvic dissections

Course Outline

11:00 AM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

S. Khazali

11:05 AM Somatic Nerves of the Pelvis: A Didactic Approach to Neurofunctional Anatomy

N. Lemos

11:20 AM Surgical Techniques for Excision of Pelvic Nerve Endometriosis

S. Khazali

11:35 AM From Theory to Application: Case Presentations and Management Analysis

M. Baumgarten Kuster Uyeda

11:50 AM Discussion Questions & Answers

11:00 AM Adjourn