Local Control in Soft Tissue Sarcomas

Soft tissue sarcoma is a rare heterogeneous group of tumors made up of over 100 histologic types and subtypes. Expert pathology review is crucial to confirm the correct diagnosis prior to treatment. Multidisciplinary discussion and management at an expert center is strongly recommended given the many nuances of treatment. Wide resection +/- preoperative radiotherapy is recommended in most extremity and trunk wall STS patients, while a minority may also require perioperative medical therapy. Macroscopic complete resection remains the standard of care for retroperitoneal sarcoma patients, with preoperative radiotherapy recommended in selected histologic types.