The size of local recurrence influences outcomes in chondrosarcoma: Significant impact observed in grade 2 tumours.

Background: Chondrosarcoma is the second most common bone malignancy. Chondrosarcoma is considered a surgical disease, and the role of surgical margin is important since local recurrence is known to decrease survival. The aim of this study was to investigate the timing of local recurrence and the size of local recurrence in post local recurrence survival in chondrosarcoma.

Enhancing surgical margins: A key to survival in pelvic chondrosarcoma.

Introduction: Pelvic chondrosarcoma, originating in the cartilaginous tissue of the pelvis, presents unique surgical challenges due to its proximity to critical neurovascular structures and essential organs. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of changes in practice and improvements in understanding on the outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for pelvic chondrosarcoma.

Material And Methods: The study comprised a retrospective analysis of 216 patients making up 2 patient cohorts drawn from a single centre over 2 time periods (2003-2012 and 2013-2022).