PFD Week 2016-Avascular Planes of the Pelvis

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In this video, the avascular planes of the pelvis are discussed. Understanding these spaces is crucial for surgeons to restore normal anatomy, avoid injury to organs and blood vessels, perform pelvic reconstruction, and remove pathologies like endometriosis or cancer. Important spaces include the anterior and posterior cul-de-sacs, vesico-vaginal space, para-vesical space, para-rectal space, and recto-vaginal space. The video explains the location and boundaries of these spaces and how they are accessed during various procedures. It also mentions the presence of endometriotic implants and the potential obliteration of the posterior cul-de-sac in certain cases. No credits were provided.

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Matthew Barber, MD, MHS

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Category Anatomy

Category Surgery - Laparoscopic Procedures

Category Surgery - Vaginal Procedures

Concept Pelvic Space

Concept Avascular Plane

Concept Posterior Cul-de-sac

Concept Vesicovaginal Space

Concept Cul-de-Sac

Keywords

avascular planes

pelvis

surgeons

anatomy restoration

endometriosis

Anatomy

Surgery - Laparoscopic Procedures

Surgery - Vaginal Procedures

Pelvic Space

Avascular Plane

Posterior Cul-de-sac

Vesicovaginal Space

Cul-de-Sac