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Brown KGM, Risbey C, Solomon MJ, Austin KKS, Lee PJ, Byrne CM. Pelvic exenteration for chronic fistulating pelvic sepsis after multimodal treatment of pelvic malignancy. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:107124. [PMID: 37879161 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic fistulating pelvic sepsis is an uncommon complication of multimodal treatment of visceral pelvic tumours. Radical multi-visceral resection is reserved for patients with persistent, debilitating symptoms despite less invasive treatments and for which there is minimal published data. This study aimed to report the rates of morbidity and long-term sepsis control after pelvic exenteration for chronic fistulating pelvic sepsis. METHODS This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a high-volume pelvic exenteration referral centre. Patients who underwent pelvic exenteration for chronic fistulating pelvic sepsis between September 1994 and January 2023 after previous treatment for pelvic malignancy were included. Data relating to postoperative morbidity, mortality and the rate of recurrent pelvic sepsis or fistulae were retrospectively collected. RESULTS 19 patients who underwent radical resection for chronic fistulating pelvic sepsis after previous pelvic cancer treatment were included. 11 patients were male (58 %) and median age was 62 years (range 42-79). Previously treated rectal (8 patients, 42 %), prostate (5, 26 %) and cervical cancer (5, 26 %) were most common. 18 patients (95 %) had previously received high-dose pelvic radiotherapy, and 14 (74 %) had required surgical resection. Total pelvic exenteration was performed in 47 % of patients, total cystectomy in 68 % and major pubic bone resection in 37 %. There was no intraoperative or postoperative mortality. Major complication rate was 32 %. 12-month readmission rate was 42 %. At last follow up, 74 % had no signs or symptoms of persisting pelvic sepsis. CONCLUSIONS Pelvic exenteration for refractory pelvic sepsis following treatment of malignancy is safe and effective in selected patients.
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- Kilian G M Brown
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Moring N, Barrett S, Peterson AC, Inouye BM. Pelvic Extirpative Surgery for the "End-Stage Irradiated Bladder". Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:4238. [PMID: 37686515 PMCID: PMC10486644 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15174238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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Men with prostate cancer have the daunting task of selecting from multiple modalities of treatment. The long-term effects of radiation therapy are only now being recognized. For both patients and surgeons, the end-stage irradiated bladder poses numerous problems and challenges. Specifically, irradiated bladders with urosymphyseal fistula, radiation cystitis, and rectourethral fistula are challenging to manage and treat. This review outlines the presentation, workup, and management including cystectomy for these three devastating late complications of radiation therapy. There are special considerations when performing benign cystectomy that are not typically considered during oncologic cystectomy. We discuss an overview of the current literature regarding the "end-stage bladder" resulting from radiation therapy and the important considerations that must be acknowledged when managing these patients. It is shown that many of the less invasive and conservative options ultimately lead to cystectomy. Indeed, our review concludes that cystectomy with urinary diversion is a safe and viable option in select irradiated patients with the goal to improve quality of life.
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- Nikolas Moring
- Department of Urology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, USA; (N.M.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Urology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, USA; (N.M.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Urology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208, USA; (N.M.); (S.B.)
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Patient-Reported and Physiologic Outcomes Following Pelvic Exenteration for Non-Repairable Radiated Rectourethral Fistula. Urology 2022; 166:257-263. [PMID: 35584735 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2022.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of pelvic exenteration (PelvEX) on patient-reported pain, distress, and quality of life along with physiologic indicators of health in cancer survivors with radiated, non-repairable rectourethral fistula (RUF). MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed a prospectively maintained quality improvement database of RUF patients at our institution from 2012 to 2020. Patients with radiated, non-repairable RUF who underwent PelvEX and had follow up to 1 year were included. Pain and distress scores were collected preoperatively and at 1-year follow up. Number of narcotic prescriptions in the 3 months before surgery and the year after surgery were abstracted. Short Form 12 surveys were administered in the postoperative period. Serum albumin, creatinine, carbon dioxide, hematocrit, and glucose were abstracted from electronic health records. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon signed-rank and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS Eleven patients met inclusion criteria. Patient-reported pain significantly decreased at 1 year follow-up compared to preoperative scores (median pre: 4 vs 1 year post: 0, P = .0312). Patient-reported distress significantly decreased pre- versus post-PelvEX (median pre: 5 vs post: 0, P = .0156). At the time of postoperative pain and distress surveys, 9 (82.8%) patients did not have narcotic prescriptions. Postoperative Short Form 12 scores were similar to an age-matched United States population (mental: P = .3125; physical: P = .1484). Serum-based indicators of health were not different in the pre- versus postoperative period (all P >.05). CONCLUSION PelvEX may be a valuable treatment option to decrease patient-reported pain and distress without compromising quality of life or physiologic health in patients with radiated, non-repairable RUF.
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