Nucelio Lemos

University of Toronto

Papers

2

Total Citations

16

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Nucelio Lemos is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges the often-overlooked intersection of endometriosis and neurology. His primary research areas include the diagnosis and surgical management of somatic nerve entrapment caused by endometriosis, as well as complex pelvic neuroanatomy and bladder reinnervation. Dr. Lemos’s major contribution lies in reframing chronic pelvic pain: his seminal 2024 paper, “Entrapped by pain,” highlights how endometriosis affecting somatic nerves is a severely underdiagnosed cause of debilitating, dermatomal pain, offering a critical diagnostic framework for surgeons. This work has already garnered 11 citations, signaling its immediate impact on clinical practice. In parallel, his cadaveric study on the vesical branches of the inferior hypogastric plexus (5 citations) provides the anatomical roadmap needed to advance nerve-transfer techniques for bladder reinnervation after spinal cord injury—a field with profound implications for restoring function. By translating complex pelvic anatomy into actionable surgical strategies, Dr. Lemos is not only alleviating the suffering of countless women but also pioneering new frontiers in pelvic reconstructive surgery. His research is essential reading for any clinician or scientist seeking to understand the neuro-pelvic interface.

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Papers
16
Total Citations
8
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Entrapped by pain: The diagnosis and management of endometriosis affecting somatic nerves
11 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 17
🏛 Institutions: University of Toronto

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