Morphometric Study of the Female Pelvic and Lower Abdominal Retroperitoneum in Cadavers

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.