Total pelvic exenteration for locally advanced and locally recurrent rectal cancer in the elderly

ConclusionTPE is an invasive treatment for rectal cancer with high 30-day mortality in elderly patients. Oncological outcomes are similar in elderly and younger patients. Therefore, TPE should not be withheld because of high age only, but careful patient selection is needed.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research