Update in pelvic and retroperitoneal sarcoma management: The role of compartment surgery.

Update in pelvic and retroperitoneal sarcoma management: The role of compartment surgery. Cir Esp. 2019 Sep 11;: Authors: Asencio Pascual JM, Fernandez Hernandez JA, Blanco Fernandez G, Muñoz Casares C, Álvarez Álvarez R, Fox Anzorena B, Lozano Borbalas A, Rodriguez Blanco M, Cantin Blázquez S, Artigas Raventós V Abstract Surgery for retroperitoneal sarcomas should be "en bloc" compartmental, which involves resection of unaffected organs. Its upfront use is key, providing a high percentage of resections with negative margins, resulting in a better local control and increased survival in many patients. Preservation of organs should be done in an individualized manner, especially in the pelvic location, and adapted to the histological aggressiveness of the tumor. Preoperative biopsy is able to establish the diagnosis of sarcoma subtype and consequently an adequate perioperative strategy. These patients should be managed by expert surgeons at referral centers with multidisciplinary units and oncology committees. The use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy is not yet well defined, so it is only recommended at referral centers with clinical trials. Currently, this is the only option to offer the best morbidity and mortality rates, as well as possible improvements in the survival of these patients. PMID: 31521244 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cirugia eEspanola - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Cir Esp Source Type: research