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WELCOME

TO THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NEUROPELVEOLOGY

Our aim is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas related to neuropelveology, and we would like to invite you to join us in our mission. The International Society of Neuropelveology (ISON) was founded 2014 on the initiative of Marc Possover with several individuals united by a common interest in the expanding field of neuropelveology. The ISON will provide the essential infrastructure and organizational framework for the support and development of neuropelveological education and research worldwide.

Definition of the Neuropelveology:
“The branch of medicine that deals with  1.- pelvic pathologies involving the pelvic nerves/plexuses, 2.- pathologies of the pelvic nerves/plexuses themselves, 3.- pathologies of the central nervous system affecting the sensorimotor functions of the pelvic nerves/plexuses, with the aim of improving sensorimotor functions of the impaired nerves/plexuses through appropriate neuropelveological diagnosis and corresponding therapies including laparoscopic neuro-functional procedures” Marc Possover (2005)

FOREWORD

WORDS FROM THE FOUNDER OF ISON

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Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Over the past two decades, Neuropelveology has evolved from a pioneering surgical concept into an emerging interdisciplinary medical discipline with growing international recognition. What began as the identification and preservation of pelvic nerves during advanced laparoscopic surgery has progressively transformed into a comprehensive science dedicated to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of pelvic nervous system disorders. Today, Neuropelveology stands at the intersection of clinical neuroscience, pelvic medicine, minimally invasive surgery, pain medicine, neuro-urology, colorectal medicine, rehabilitation, and bioelectronic medicine. Its rapid expansion reflects a profound unmet need in medicine: the recognition that many chronic pelvic disorders are not primarily diseases of organs, but disorders of neural function, neural injury, or neural regulation. Neuropelveology is therefore not merely an advanced laparoscopic technique. Laparoscopy represents only one technical access route among others. The true foundation of Neuropelveology lies in a precise understanding of pelvic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropathic pain mechanisms, autonomic dysfunction, and functional neural restoration. As in every medical discipline, expertise cannot be improvised. It requires structured education, dedicated training, scientific rigor, multidisciplinary collaboration, and progressive certification. For this reason, the International Society of Neuropelveology (ISON) was created not only as a scientific society, but as an academic platform dedicated to education, certification, research, and international collaboration. Through standardized curricula, webinars, workshops, fellowships, and the ISON certification pathway, our objective is to establish rigorous international standards for the safe and ethical practice of Neuropelveology. The field is currently experiencing remarkable international growth. Increasing awareness of neuropathic pelvic disorders, advances in imaging and functional diagnostics, and the emergence of bioelectronic medicine are reshaping the future of pelvic healthcare. Neuromodulation and bioelectronic therapies are opening entirely new therapeutic perspectives that extend far beyond traditional gynecology. While conditions such as endometriosis, idiopathic overactive bladder, and pelvic nerve entrapments remain important clinical domains, the future of Neuropelveology increasingly concerns the broader understanding and modulation of the human pelvic nervous system itself. The convergence of neuroscience, minimally invasive surgery, robotics, artificial intelligence, and implantable bioelectronic technologies will profoundly transform the discipline in the years ahead. In this evolving landscape, Neuropelveology will play a central role in the development of personalized functional pelvic medicine. Our mission at ISON is therefore clear: to build a flourishing international scientific community committed to excellence, honesty, innovation, and patient-centered care. We welcome all colleagues who share this vision and who understand that Neuropelveology is not simply a procedure to perform, but a discipline to study, master, and continuously advance.

Prof. Marc Possover, MD, PhD
Founder of Neuropelveology
Founder & Chairman of the International Society of Neuropelveology (ISON)

MISSION & OBJECTIVES

ISON MISSION STATEMENT

  • To establish the authoritative forum for communicating cutting edge research and practice issues in neuropelveology
  • The first global educational organization committed to neuropelveology
  • A not-for-profit organization
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ISON OBJECTIVES

  • Promote the timely exchange and dissemination of new neuropelveology-related knowledge and findings
  • Promote excellence in neuropelveological care worldwide
  • Develop an authoritative forum that builds international and regional consensuses on therapy and research in neuropelveology
  • Inspire young investigators to engage in neuropelveology research
  • Involve multiple disciplines, with additional professional diversity anticipated as the Society grows
  • Promote international exchanges in which fellows and junior faculty spend time in other countries to learn how clinical research is conducted around the world
  • Increase the number of mentored publications and recognize good mentors
  • Coordinate multicenter clinical trials
  • Collect reliable data on current methods and standards