Surgical results of total pelvic exenteration for locally advanced colorectal adenocarcinoma.

Background/aims: Although total pelvic exenteration (TPE) may lead to local tumor control and improved quality of life in patients with locally advanced colorectal cancer, an adequate understanding of prognostic factors, indications and potential complications associated with these procedures is needed.

Methodology: Records for 15 patients, who underwent TPE for colorectal adenocarcinoma at Oita Prefectural Hospital between January 1983 and November 2001, were reviewed, retrospectively.

Results: Ten (66.