Definition The retroperitoneal space, or area, or just “retroperitoneum” is the region or space behind the peritoneal cavity. To be more anatomically correct, the retroperitoneum is the area of the…
General Principles Multiorgan resections follow the general principles of all oncological surgery. The patient must be operable, which means that all co-morbidities (cardiopulmonary, renal, etc) must be carefully assessed to…
Patient Position and Exposure One must be prepared for a major surgical event with wide abdominal and pelvic exposure in order to achieve the greatest incidence of success. In most…
Advanced Colon Cancer A small but significant number of patients for whom a curative operation was planned have big bulky tumors that extend beyond the intestinal wall and adhere to…
Preoperative Preparation Once a thorough history is obtained, a physical exam is performed. Palpable supraclavicular or inguinal nodes or the presence of hepatomegaly or ascites may preclude further operative intervention….
Indications The indications for the abdominoinguinal incision are: (1) abdominal or pelvic tumors extending over the iliac vessels; (2) tumors in the iliac fossa; (3) primary tumors, possibly involving the…
Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation Pain is a common presentation in patients presenting with isolated pelvic disease, who may be relatively young and otherwise healthy. With respect to the risks of…
Rationale It has been shown that often the prognosis following the complete resection of a tumor that invades an adjacent organ is similar to that of a tumor which simply…
