Rectal Surgery
Neuromonitoring in Rectal Surgery
Neuromonitoring in rectal surgery involves the use of advanced technologies to assess and monitor the function of the nerves associated with the rectum during surgical procedures. This specialized monitoring technique aims to minimize the risk of nerve damage, improve surgical outcomes, and enhance patient safety.

Intraoperative neuromonitoring
Identifying and Tracking Pelvic Floor Nerve Tissue (NeuroNeB)
A recent animal study conducted at the University Hospital Freiburg, focusing on pigs, yielded highly promising and replicable outcomes. The study successfully pinpointed nerve branches responsible for urinary bladder and rectum innervation. Our innovative measurement technique, for which we have already filed a patent application, proved effective not only for rectal examination but also for assessing an empty urinary bladder. This eliminates the need for time-consuming bladder filling procedures typically required for bladder pressure measurement.
For further details, you can access the latest publication in the Scientific Reports journal:
R. Schuler, M. Goos, A. Langer, M. Meisinger, C. Marquardt, H. Fritsch, M. Konschake.
A novel approach to intraoperative pelvic neuromonitoring: A preclinical feasibility study using a porcine model. Scientific reports 12(1):3696, 2022
News
On pelvic neuromonitoring
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is actively supporting pioneering companies in their quest to develop cutting-edge technologies. Our initiative, titled “Intraoperative Neuromonitoring for Identification and Monitoring of Pelvic Floor Nerve Tissue (NeuroNeB),” has received BMBF backing since May 2017, recognized as a research project distinguished by its high level of innovation.
Presently available methods for monitoring pelvic nerves fail to meet our standards, prompting us to pursue an entirely fresh approach. Collaborating with the Medical Center – University of Freiburg (Germany), Medical University of Innsbruck (Austria), and the Clinic of Ludwigsburg (Germany), we are pioneering new recording techniques aimed at significantly enhancing the reliability of nerve tissue identification compared to current procedures.
