title: Recurrent pelvic surgery.
abstract: Recurrent pelvic surgery is technically challenging. This article discusses this complex topic in patients with both benign and malignant disease. Perspectives regarding a safe approach to patients who may require reoperative pelvic surgery are discussed with a focus on work-up, technical approach, and the importance of an experienced multidisciplinary team.
authors.affiliation: Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah Y
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Boostrom
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Dozois
mesh_terms: D057868:Anastomotic Leak; D001918:Brachytherapy; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D010166:Palliative Care; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018579:Patient Selection; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D011379:Prognosis; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D019233:Retreatment; D012447:Sacrum / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome