Systematic Anatomical Description of the Female Pelvic Retroperitoneum in Cadavers
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorHospital Universitari de Bellvitge
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
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
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 population
Adult female cadavers from the institutional body donation program.
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Anatomical Dissection
Other interventionStandardized pelvic retroperitoneal dissection with completion of a 10-item anatomical checklist, observations and photographic documentation.
Treatment groups
20 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Cadaveric Specimens1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Frequency of anatomical variation
Percentage of anatomical variation for each of the ten predefined anatomical relationships evaluated using a standardized anatomical checklist.
Time frame
BaselineSecondary outcomes
1
Development of an anatomical atlas
Standardized photographic documentation of anatomical structures and variants for educational purposes.
Time frame
BaselineSponsors and contacts
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Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Lead sponsor
University of Barcelona
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov