A systematic review of oncosurgical and quality of life outcomes following pelvic exenteration for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer

CONCLUSIONS: This review demonstrates that PE is safe, with a good prospect of R0 resection and acceptable mortality rates in selected patients. Morbidity rates remain high, highlighting the importance of shared decision making with patients. Longer-term oncological outcomes as well as QoL and functional outcomes need to be addressed in future studies. Development of a core outcomes set would facilitate better reporting in this complex and challenging patient group.PMID:38362800 | DOI:10.1308/rcsann.2023.0031

Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - February 16, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: J Maudsley R E Clifford O Aziz P A Sutton Source Type: research