Review Article

The role of surgical margin status in retroperitoneal sarcoma

  1. Daniel A. Anaya MD1,*,
  2. Dina C. Lev MD2,
  3. Raphael E. Pollock MD, PhD1

Article first published online: 12 DEC 2008

DOI: 10.1002/jso.21031

Issue

Journal of Surgical Oncology

Journal of Surgical Oncology

Special Issue: The Importance of Margins in Surgery

Volume 98, Issue 8, pages 607–610, 15 December 2008

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How to Cite

Anaya, D. A., Lev, D. C. and Pollock, R. E. (2008), The role of surgical margin status in retroperitoneal sarcoma. J. Surg. Oncol., 98: 607–610. doi: 10.1002/jso.21031

Author Information

  1. 1

    Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

  2. 2

    Department of Cancer Biology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

*Department of Surgical Oncology, Unit 444, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Holcombe Boulevard, FC 12.3000, Houston, TX 77030. Fax: 713-745-5235.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 12 DEC 2008
  2. Article first published online: 12 DEC 2008
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 25 FEB 2008
  4. Manuscript Received: 20 FEB 2008

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Keywords:

  • retroperitoneal sarcoma;
  • margins;
  • incomplete resection;
  • local recurrence

Abstract

Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPS) represent approximately 15% of all soft tissue sarcomas (STS). Clinical and prognostic features as well as oncologic outcomes are well known in this group of patients. Post-operative margin status specifically, is a major predictor of local and distant recurrence and survival. The purpose of this review is to define complete resection as it applies to RPS and evaluate its effect on future outcomes in these patients. J. Surg. Oncol. 2008;98:607–610. © 2008 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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