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Functional compartmental resection for soft tissue sarcomas

M E Pitcher1, J M Thomas

  • 1Soft Tissue Sarcoma Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
|August 1, 1994
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Functional compartmental resection for soft tissue sarcomas of the extremities offers good functional outcomes. This approach minimizes local recurrence and allows patients to return to daily activities and employment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Surgical resection extent for soft tissue sarcomas is debated.
  • Effective adjuvant therapies for metastasis are lacking.
  • Minimizing local recurrence and preserving function are key treatment goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the functional outcomes of patients with quadriceps and buttock sarcomas.
  • To evaluate functional compartmental resection versus total compartmental resection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 37 patients with intra-compartmental soft tissue sarcomas.
  • Assessment of range of movement, muscle strength, and functional ability in 24 surviving patients.

Main Results:

  • Most patients had objective limitations but normal or mildly impaired function.

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  • All patients could walk independently.
  • Eight of nine employed patients returned to work; most continued modified sporting activities.

    • Conclusions:

    • Functional compartmental resection yields satisfactory functional outcomes.
    • This method does not increase local recurrence risk.
    • Patients can expect to return to their previous activity levels.