The clinical burden of pelvic exenteration (PE) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) is nationally under-reported. The widespread use of pelvic MRI since 2005 has increased the accuracy of local staging and awareness of the need for 'beyond TME (total mesorectal excision)' surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the volume of patients undergoing PE within England, which factors affected survival outcomes and whether the use of MRI has influenced these outcomes.
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