A 65-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for endometrial cancer. The patient has no other medical conditions and no prior surgeries. After the surgery, she develops left-sided back pain. The patient urinated normally after the surgery. The presentation is explained by injury to which of the following structures?

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Eductional Objective: The ureter lies proximal to the uterus, endangering it during the procedure of hysterectomy. Ureteral injury is a common complication of hysterectomy. It presents with unilateral flank pain with normal kidney function.

A 65-Year-Old Woman Is Admitted to the Hospital for a Total