Complete resection of the iliac vascular system during pelvic exenteration: an evolving surgical approach to lateral compartment excision. Issue 8 (6th April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rajendran, S; Brown, K G M; Solomon, M J; Austin, K K S; Lee, P J; Robinson, D; Steffens, D
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 108:Issue 8(2021)
• Page Start: 885
• Page End: 887
• Publication Date: 2021-04-06
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab070
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract : Tumour infiltration of the lateral pelvic compartment has previously been associated with the highest rate of involved resection margins and carries significant risk of morbidity. In this study, consecutive patients undergoing pelvic exenteration at a single centre between 1994 and 2019 who required en bloc resection of the common or external iliac artery or vein were included.The results demonstrate that complete resection of the iliac vascular system, including resection and reconstruction of the common and external iliac vessels, can be performed safely during pelvic exenteration with oncological outcomes comparable to more central tumours.