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Accidental nerve damage during presacral neurectomyFrom: Alison (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 2 Apr 2000 23:00:00 -0500 (CDT)
I was diagnosed with endometriosis two years ago through an operative laporoscopy. Endo was found on the left pelvic wall, the outside of the uterus and bladder, and the left ovary. All lesions were removed by excision except for the ovary which was lasered. After the pain did not respond to surgery I was put on Lupron for 6 months. During the six month course of Lupron I had very little, if any, pain. After being off of the Lupron for 3 months the pain returned. This time my doctor put me back on the Lupron and added Premarin. Three months into the Lupron/Premarin therapy I did not get relief. My doctor sugested a second lap, this time with a presacral neurectomy. I agreed hoping to end the pain that I was having during intercourse. I also decided that after the surgery was over my husband and I would try to get pregnant. I had the surgery on 3/21/00. The surgery itself was smooth. Two patches of endo were found (one on the left pelvic wall and the other on the left ovary) and the nerves were cut. A few days after surgery I noticed a dramatic difference in the temperature of my feet and some swelling. It was thought to be a blood clot but a doppler test was done and turned up negative. After a visit to a neurosurgeon it was found that the sympathetic nerve had been accidentally cut during the surgery. I am having a lot of pain in the leg. Is this normal? How long does it take to heal? Has this happened to other people? How easy is the mistake to make during this type of surgery?
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