Removal of the entire internal iliac vessel system is a feasible surgical procedure for locally advanced ovarian carcinoma adhered firmly to the pelvic sidewall

摘要

Background Ovarian carcinomas sometimes grow in the pelvic cavity, adhering firmly to the pelvic sidewall. These cases are often considered as inoperable or result in the incomplete resection because the tumors are not mobile. We performed en bloc resection of the tumors along with the entire internal iliac vessel system to achieve complete resection.