Checklist
A practical checklist for anyone dealing with candidate pudendal nerve surgery — what to record, what to ask, and when to escalate.
A good candidate has symptoms in the pudendal nerve territory, a positional pattern, a supportive response to a diagnostic block, and no better explanation from previous investigations.
Widespread pain with no nerve-specific pattern, or pain fully explained by another condition, is usually better served by other treatment. Saying so honestly is part of the job.
Every candidate assessment at Pelvic Institute is done by the operating surgeon, not delegated.
Bring your notes to the consultation; a well-documented history shortens the road to a diagnosis considerably.