Retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma: surgical management

CONCLUSION: Macroscopically complete tumor resection represents the sole curative treatment option for both primary and recurrent retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcomas. To minimize the probability of tumor-infiltrated resection margins, compartmental resection has become a standard treatment for retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcomas. This approach includes resection of all organs and structures adjacent to the tumor. Multivisceral resection is often associated with this approach and it is acceptable in terms of morbidity and mortality if performed at a center with experience in retroperitoneal sarcoma surgery. Histologic subtype, tumor grading, and quality of initial surgical treatment are major prognostic factors for oncologic overall survival.PMID:34596706 | DOI:10.1007/s00104-021-01506-6
Source: Der Chirurg - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research