About this trial
This observational descriptive cadaveric study aims to describe the main anatomical relationships of the female pelvic retroperitoneum using standardized anatomical dissection. Adult female cadavers obtained from an institutional body donation program will undergo pelvic retroperitoneal dissection. Ten predefined anatomical relationships involving the ureter, pelvic vessels and nerves will be evaluated using a standardized anatomical checklist. Anatomical variability will be described for each item. Standardized photographs will also be obtained to develop an anatomical atlas for educational purposes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Female cadavers from an institutional body donation program
Age ≥ 18 years at time of death
Adequate preservation of pelvic and abdominal retroperitoneal structures
Anatomical integrity allowing identification of the pelvic ureter, iliac vessels and their main branches, obturator nerve, and other structures included in the anatomical checklist.
Disqualifiers
Male cadavers
Prior major pelvic or abdominal surgery significantly altering retroperitoneal anatomy (e.g., hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy, vascular surgery)
History of pelvic or abdominal radiotherapy
Advanced pelvic or abdominal malignancy with retroperitoneal involvement
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Anatomical Dissection
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Lead sponsor
University of Barcelona
Collaborator