Iranian Society of Gynecology Oncology

Document Type : Case Report Article

Authors

1 Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

2 Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

3 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

4 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Background & Objective: Pelvic exenteration and other types of super-radical procedures are the standard of care in the management of patients with recurrent or persistent cervical cancer. But, since the extent of surgery and possible morbidities are considered as an important challenge in low-resource countries, there is need to investigate the outcomes of similar patient.
Materials & Methods: The present study tries to report the successful outcome of radical surgery in detailed in 7 cases in a low-economic setting.
Results: Total Pelvic exenteration was performed in three but free margin could be achieved by less radical approach in others. All were alive up to 5yaers of follow-up.
Conclusion: What we had noticed was the excellent survival prognosis even in curative intent. It is highly recommended, considering the psychological effect of such an extensive surgery and quality of life in these patients with advanced disease and loss of hope.

Highlights

✅ What we had noticed was the excellent survival prognosis even in curative intent. It is highly recommended, considering the psychological effect of such an extensive surgery and quality of life in these patients with advanced disease and loss of hope.

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