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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Pelvic Exenteration

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Pelvic Exenteration  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Removal of all of the organs and adjacent structures of the pelvis. It is usually performed to surgically remove cancer involving the bladder, uterine cervix, or rectum. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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