Exenteration as a primary treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer: long-term results and prognostic factors

Objective Whereas pelvic exenteration is an established therapy for the treatment of recurrent cervical carcinoma, it is not often performed for primary locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). Study Design This retrospective study analyzed survival data and prognostic factors of 35 patients with LACC who were treated by pelvic exenteration. Results After surgery, 33 patients (97%) were macroscopically free of tumor. In 20 patients, pelvic lymph...