TY - JOUR T1 - Simplified anatomical nomenclature of lateral female pelvic spaces JF - International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer JO - Int J Gynecol Cancer DO - 10.1136/ijgc-2022-003531 SP - ijgc-2022-003531 AU - Denis Querleu AU - Nicolò Bizzarri AU - Francesco Fanfani AU - Anna Fagotti AU - Giovanni Scambia Y1 - 2022/07/05 UR - http://ijgc.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/05/ijgc-2022-003531.abstract N2 - Objectives The surgical management of gynecological malignancies involves the development of spaces and division of structures attaching the genital tract to other pelvic organs and to the pelvic sidewall. Definition, description, and denomination of these components are heterogeneous and may not be consistent with the anatomical nomenclature. The purpose of this article is to propose a simplified nomenclature of surgical anatomy of the female pelvis.Methods We performed dissection of fresh cadavers at the anatomy laboratory of the University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. Dissections were designed to illustrate surgical concepts developed by the first author. All authors agreed a consensus on the description and denomination of the nomenclature.Results The nomenclature system results in a simplified nomenclature, purely descriptive, avoiding eponyms, designed to be used by surgeons, teachers, staff members, and trainees.Conclusions Simplification of the anatomical description of the female pelvis is crucial to standardize operative reports in clinical practice.All data relevant to the study are included in the article. ER -