TY - JOUR
T1 - Total pelvic exenteration for gynecologic malignancies
AU - Diver, Elisabeth J.
AU - Rauh-Hain, J. Alejandro
AU - Del Carmen, Marcela G.
PY - 2012/9/18
Y1 - 2012/9/18
N2 - Total pelvic exenteration (PE) is a radical operation, involving en bloc resection of pelvic organs, including reproductive structures, bladder, and rectosigmoid. In gynecologic oncology, it is most commonly indicated for the treatment of advanced primary or locally recurrent cancer. Careful patient selection and counseling are of paramount importance when considering someone for PE. Part of the evaluation process includes comprehensive assessment to exclude unresectable or metastatic disease. PE can be curative for carefully selected patients with gynecologic cancers. Major complications can be seen in as many as 50 of patients undergoing PE, underscoring the need to carefully discuss risks and benefits of this procedure with patients considering exenterative surgery.
AB - Total pelvic exenteration (PE) is a radical operation, involving en bloc resection of pelvic organs, including reproductive structures, bladder, and rectosigmoid. In gynecologic oncology, it is most commonly indicated for the treatment of advanced primary or locally recurrent cancer. Careful patient selection and counseling are of paramount importance when considering someone for PE. Part of the evaluation process includes comprehensive assessment to exclude unresectable or metastatic disease. PE can be curative for carefully selected patients with gynecologic cancers. Major complications can be seen in as many as 50 of patients undergoing PE, underscoring the need to carefully discuss risks and benefits of this procedure with patients considering exenterative surgery.
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U2 - 10.1155/2012/693535
DO - 10.1155/2012/693535
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22720150
AN - SCOPUS:84866145070
SN - 2090-1402
VL - 2012
JO - International Journal of Surgical Oncology
JF - International Journal of Surgical Oncology
M1 - 693535
ER -