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Complete gross resection at initial presentation offers the best chance for cure for retroperitoneal and pelvic sarcomas, though the roles of radiation and chemotherapy remain undefined.
Complete gross resection at initial presentation offers the best chance for cure in retroperitoneal sarcomas, though the roles of radiation and chemotherapy remain undefined.
Undefined roles for radiation and chemotherapy in retroperitoneal sarcomas warrant individualized decisions; leaves open need for prospective multimodal trials.
Management of retroperitoneal sarcomas presents technical and oncological challenges. Imaging is crucial for diagnosis and to define local tumor extent. Complete gross resection at initial presentation is the best chance for cure, but there is controversy as to how this can be best achieved. There is a long-term risk of local recurrence, which is best treated with repeat resection if feasible. The roles of radiation and chemotherapy remain undefined.
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Tan et al. (2014) conducted a review in Retroperitoneal and pelvic sarcomas. Surgical management (complete gross resection) was evaluated. Complete gross resection at initial presentation offers the best chance for cure for retroperitoneal and pelvic sarcomas, though the roles of radiation and chemotherapy remain undefined.
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