Hypogastric Plexus Neurolysis

What Are They?

Superior Hypogastric Plexus Blocks and Neurolysis are treatments that help manage pain in the lower part of your abdomen and pelvis. These procedures involve injecting medications onto a bundle of nerves near the bottom of your spine, known as the hypogastric plexus. When these nerves are blocked, they stop carrying information about pain in your pelvic area.

Why Are They Needed?

These treatments can be beneficial if you have pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis that stems from dysfunction or damage in the pelvic organs. This type of pain, often constant and deep, can spread out through the lower abdomen and pelvis.

For example, Superior Hypogastric Plexus Blocks and Neurolysis might help your pain if you have:

• Ovarian, cervical, endometrial, or uterine cancer
• Prostate or colon cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Injury to the pelvis from surgery or radiation treatment

How Do They Work?

During these procedures, a healthcare provider will place needles in your back on both sides of the spine. Guided by an X-ray, the needles are moved to a position in front of the spine where the superior hypogastric plexus is located. Then, pain medication is injected into the area to ease pain. In some cases, alcohol or phenol may also be injected to destroy the nerves.

What Are the Benefits?

These treatments can provide long-lasting relief in many patients. Your pelvic area may feel warm or “different,” and you may begin to feel less pelvic pain. They can also help reduce the requirement for pain medication use.

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