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[Pelvic exenteration].

D Kecmanović1, M Pavlov, P Kovacević

  • 1Klinika za digestivnu hirurgiju Institut za bolesti digestivnog sistema KCS-Beograd.

Acta Chirurgica Iugoslavica
|March 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pelvic exenteresis is a complex surgery for advanced pelvic cancers. While it offers survival for some, high postoperative mortality necessitates specialized surgical centers.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pelvic Malignancies

Context:

  • Pelvic exenteresis is a radical surgical procedure for locally advanced pelvic malignancies.
  • This study analyzes outcomes from 54 patients treated between 1995 and 2001.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of pelvic exenteresis for advanced pelvic cancers.
  • To assess patient survival, mortality, and follow-up data.

Summary:

  • 54 patients (20 male, 34 female) underwent total, anterior, or posterior pelvic exenteresis for various advanced pelvic cancers.
  • Median survival was 24 months, with 18% early postoperative mortality. 21 patients survived disease-free with a median follow-up of 41 months.
  • The procedure's complexity suggests it should be concentrated in specialized surgical centers.

Impact:

  • Highlights the challenging nature and outcomes of pelvic exenteresis in managing advanced pelvic cancers.
  • Provides data on survival rates and postoperative mortality, informing clinical decision-making.
  • Emphasizes the need for highly specialized centers for performing this complex oncologic surgery.

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