Pelvic exenteration is associated with considerable morbidity but low mortality in an experienced centre. Pelvic exenteration can improve long-term survival, especially for patients with PARC. However, pelvic exenteration is also justified for patients with LRRC.
Compared with previous studies, the proportion of potentially curative resections seems to have increased, probably due to improved staging, neoadjuvant treatment and increased surgical experience in dedicated centres, which has resulted in a tendency to improved survival.
Acceptable long-term survival can be achieved for patients undergoing surgery for LRRC, but radical resection is mandatory. Prior APE was associated with poorer survival rates.
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