Pelvic exenteration and composite sacral resection in the surgical treatment of locally recurrent rectal cancer

Conclusion Extended pelvic resection as pelvic exenteration and sacral resection for locally recurrent rectal cancer are effective procedures with tolerable mortality rate and acceptable outcome. The associated morbidity remains high and deserves vigilant follow up.
Source: Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research