Laparoscopic exposure and electrostimulation of the somatic and autonomous pelvic nerves: a new method for implantation of neuroprothesis in paralyzed patients?

Objective The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of the laparoscopic approach to expose the pelvic autonomous and somatic nerves for possible implantation of neuroprothesis for restoration of locomotion, micturition, defecation and ejaculation in paralyzed patients.