DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20210950

Pelvic exenteration surgical case

Haitham A. Saimeh

Abstract


Recurrent rectal cancer management is yet considered challenging regardless the great advancement in the surgical field, however the best choice of surgery is pelvic exenteration which offers the best choice to afford a patient with better life expectancy. In this paper, I am presenting a case of recurrent rectal cancer presenting to our tertiary hospital and the means of management that was followed through our multidisciplinary team.


Keywords


Pelvic exenteration, Rectal cancer, Recurrent rectal cancer

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