Surgical management of retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma arising from the inferior vena cava

J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Dec;17(12):2166-71. doi: 10.1007/s11605-013-2385-0. Epub 2013 Oct 22.

Abstract

Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas are uncommon tumors, with approximately 300 documented cases in the literature. Management necessitates complete surgical resection in order to offer patients a chance at long-term cure. Resection often presents a challenge as these tumors are often large, involving adjacent structures, and may require reconstruction of the inferior vena cava (IVC). In this article, we will present background information on retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas and the technical aspects of surgical resection and vascular reconstructive options of the IVC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Leiomyosarcoma / secondary
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery*
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Vascular Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery