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Morphometric Study of the Female Pelvic and Lower Abdominal Retroperitoneum in Cadavers
Led by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge · Updated on 2026-04-17
20
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
32 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
H
Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Barcelona
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to provide a systematic anatomical and morphometric description of the female pelvic and lower abdominal retroperitoneum using cadaveric dissection, with direct application to gynecologic surgery. Standardized dissections will be performed in adult female cadavers obtained from a body donation program. Key anatomical structures, including the ureter, iliac vessels, aorta, inferior vena cava, hypogastric plexuses, and lymphatic territories, will be identified and measured. Spatial relationships, distances, and anatomical variations will be recorded using direct measurements and standardized photographic documentation. The study will quantify anatomical variability and asymmetry between right and left hemipelves, focusing on ureteral, vascular, and neural structures. The results are expected to improve surgical planning, particularly in nerve-sparing techniques and pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy, and to support the development of an applied anatomical atlas for educational and clinical use.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Morphometric Study of the Female Pelvic and Lower Abdominal Retroperitoneum in Cadavers
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female cadavers from an institutional body donation program
- Age 18 years or older at time of death
- Adequate preservation of pelvic and abdominal retroperitoneal structures
- Anatomical integrity allowing identification of ureter, iliac vessels, hypogastric plexuses, aorta, and vena cava
- Availability of both hemipelves for comparative analysis
- Authorization for research use according to institutional body donation regulations
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
- Severe trauma affecting pelvic or abdominal anatomy
- Poor preservation or significant tissue degradation
- Absence of one or both hemipelves
- Advanced pregnancy at time of death
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Universitat de Barcelona - Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, 08007
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2
Universitat de Barcelona - Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology
Barcelona, Spain, 08028
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jorge Garcia Fernandez Principal Investigator, Gynecologist
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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