Palliative pelvic exenteration: A systematic review of patient-centered outcomes

ConclusionAvailable evidence on PPE is of low-quality. Morbidity and mortality rates are high with a short median OS interval. While some symptom relief may be afforded by this procedure, evidence for improvement in QoL is limited. A highly selective individualised approach is required to optimise the risk:benefit equation.
Source: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research