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Total pelvic exenteration: a justified procedure

J T Plukker1, J G Aalders, H J Mensink

  • 1Department of Surgical Oncology, Groningen University Hospital, The Netherlands.

The British Journal of Surgery
|December 1, 1993
PubMed
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Total pelvic exenteration offers a 40% 2-year survival rate for select patients with advanced pelvic tumors. While complications related to prior radiation therapy are common, the procedure demonstrates utility in challenging oncological cases.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pelvic Tumors

Background:

  • Advanced primary or locally recurrent pelvic tumors present significant treatment challenges.
  • Surgical intervention is often necessary for curative or palliative intent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of total pelvic exenteration for advanced pelvic malignancies.
  • To assess postoperative complications and survival rates following this extensive surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of twenty patients undergoing total pelvic exenteration.
  • Detailed review of operative outcomes, postoperative complications, and survival data.

Main Results:

  • No operative or postoperative deaths were recorded in the study cohort.

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  • Postoperative complications were frequently associated with prior radiation therapy.
  • Four patients (20%) experienced non-fatal intestinal complications requiring reoperation within 30 days.
  • A crude 2-year survival rate of 40% was observed after a mean follow-up of 19 months.

    • Conclusions:

    • Total pelvic exenteration is a viable and potentially life-saving procedure for carefully selected patients with advanced pelvic tumors.
    • Management of patients with prior radiation requires meticulous attention to prevent and manage postoperative complications.