Pelvic exenteration for recurrent gynaecological cancer after radiotherapy 2017 TOG Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause for pelvic exenteration
A
Recurrent cervical cancer following radiotherapy
2
Q
Different classifications of pelvic exenteration?
A
Total, anterior, posterior
or
Supralevator, infralavator, translavator
3
Q
Explain Total, anterior, posterior classification
A
Anterior: Reproductive tract, bladder, urethra, distal ureters
Posterior: reproductive tract, rectum +/- anal canal
4
Q
Diagram of
Supralevator, infralavator, translavator
A
5
Q
Table explaining
Supralevator, infralavator, translavator exentration
A
6
Q
5 year survival following exenteration?
A
54%