Decision-making for palliative versus curative intent treatment of retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS)

Abstract

Curative treatment of RPS is predicated on complete macroscopic resection, but this is not appropriate in all cases, for a variety of tumour-, patient- and/or treatment-related reasons. Here we review the available literature to glean data that can guide patient selection for major extirpative surgery with its attendant risks or for palliative-intent management that emphasizes quality of life.

Keywords: Patient selection; resection; retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS); tumor biology.