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[Vascular surgery operations in tumor diseases]
B Luther1, H Kniemeyer, P Behrendt
1Klinik für Gefässchirurgie und Nierentransplantation, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf.
Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Vascular reconstructive operations for malignant tumors had a 40% complication rate. Despite this, the 6.9-year survival rate was 65.6%, indicating potential benefits in cancer patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
Context:
- Retrospective analysis of 53 patients with malignant tumors over 10 years.
- Focus on 74 vascular reconstructive operations performed.
- Evaluation of complications and survival rates post-surgery.
Purpose:
- To assess the complication rates and long-term survival following vascular reconstructive operations in cancer patients.
- To analyze the impact of these procedures on patient outcomes.
- To provide data on the efficacy and risks associated with vascular surgery in oncology.
Summary:
- A 10-year retrospective study analyzed 53 patients undergoing 74 vascular reconstructive operations for malignant tumors.
- The overall complication rate was 40%.
- Thirty-two patients died due to tumor progression within 3.1 years; the average survival rate at 6.9 years was 65.6%.
Impact:
- Highlights significant complication rates associated with vascular reconstruction in cancer patients.
- Demonstrates a 65.6% survival rate at nearly 7 years, suggesting a positive impact on long-term survival despite complications.
- Provides critical data for surgical planning and patient counseling in complex oncologic cases.