Best Surgical Technique for Optimal Lead Placement in Sacral Neuromodulation - a Comparative Cadaver Study

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is an established treatment option for patients with faecal incontinence. The location of the stimulating electrode is considered to be essential for treatment success. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the position of SNM electrodes after using the conventional implantation technique and to compare our results with those of the preliminary study, where the standardised fluoroscopy-guided implantation technique was used. In this cadaver study, SNM electrodes will be implanted bilaterally in 5 lower body specimens. After electrode placement the pelvis was dissected to describe the exact position of the SNM electrodes.