Radical surgery in cervical cancer survivors; what is the matter of concern in low-resources society?

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 ۷ 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 ۵yaers 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.

Keywords:

Pelvic exenteration , uterine cervix neoplasm , Radical , Recurrence , gynecology , persistent