Sciatic neuropathy following robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy under lithotomy position: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2009.57.1.113
- Author:
Jin Young LEE
1
;
So Young KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. leejy7035@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Complication;
Neuropathy;
Robotic surgery;
Sciatic nerve
- MeSH:
Sciatic Nerve;
Sciatic Neuropathy
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2009;57(1):113-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Sciatic neuropathy is a rare complication of gynecologic procedures with lithotomy position. Anesthesiologists should be aware of the possible causes and take extreme care to prevent nerve injuries. We report a case of postoperative sciatic neuropathy after a robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy, despite following recommended guidelines regarding appropriate positioning. Compressive neuropathy following a prolonged operation should be considered.
