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Exenterative pelvic surgery.
1Tufts University School of Medicine, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Surgical Oncology
|October 13, 1999
Summary
Exenterative surgery for pelvic neoplasms offers treatment options for advanced cancers. This review details the history, techniques, and outcomes of this complex surgical procedure.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pelvic Surgery
Background:
- Exenterative surgery is a radical approach for advanced pelvic malignancies.
- This review synthesizes historical data and personal experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of exenterative surgery for pelvic neoplasms.
- To discuss indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical data.
- Synthesis of personal surgical experience.
- Analysis of end results and complications.
Main Results:
- Exenterative surgery is indicated for advanced pelvic neoplasms.
- Techniques are applicable to cervical, scrotal, and bladder cancers.
- The review covers surgical history, indications, techniques, results, and complications.
Conclusions:
- Exenterative surgery remains a viable option for select advanced pelvic neoplasms.
- Understanding the history and techniques is crucial for successful application.
- Careful patient selection and surgical expertise are paramount.