SynthesisInternational journal of colorectal disease2021
Intraoperative neuromonitoring in rectal cancer surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Development and validation of a predictive model for postoperative urinary dysfunction following robotic total mesorectal excision in mid-low rectal cancer.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Low workload for pelvic neuromonitoring supported by teleconsulting: technical considerations and feasibility.Techniques in coloproctology · 2025Article
- [Pelvic Intraoperative Neuromonitoring - Update and Pilot Study on Telementoring].Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie · 2025Review
- Assessing Preoperative (EORTC) QLQ-C30 Score in Elderly Patients with Colorectal Cancer: Results from a Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Intraoperative pelvic neuromonitoring based on bioimpedance signals: a new method analyzed on 30 patients.Langenbeck's archives of surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study is to evaluate the role of pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring (pIONM) in rectal cancer surgery.
methodsA systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis were conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions.
resultsOverall, nine studies were identified. Quantitative analysis was performed only in three trials. Bilateral pIONM improved postoperative anorectal and urogenital functional outcomes. However, unilateral pIONM displayed a significant effect only on erectile function (p = 0.001).
conclusionsOur findings suggest a positive effect of pIONM on postoperative functional outcomes and quality of life after rectal cancer surgery. Due to several limitations, further trials are required in order to elucidate the exact role of pIONM.
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