Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis

BackgroundLocally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) poses substantial clinical challenges, especially in patients experiencing multiple recurrences. This study aims to evaluate the survival benefits conferred by repeated surgical resections in the management of recurrent RPS.MethodsA retrospec...

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Main Authors: Guojun Yan, Xinbao Li, Kai Zhang, Chao Gao, Lijun Yan, Xinjing Zhang, Songlin An, Yanbin Zhang
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1575260/full
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author Guojun Yan
Xinbao Li
Kai Zhang
Chao Gao
Lijun Yan
Xinjing Zhang
Songlin An
Yanbin Zhang
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Xinbao Li
Kai Zhang
Chao Gao
Lijun Yan
Xinjing Zhang
Songlin An
Yanbin Zhang
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description BackgroundLocally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) poses substantial clinical challenges, especially in patients experiencing multiple recurrences. This study aims to evaluate the survival benefits conferred by repeated surgical resections in the management of recurrent RPS.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 56 patients who underwent repeated surgical resections for locally recurrent RPS at our institution between June 2016 and September 2023. Demographic, clinical, and histopathological variables- including age, sex, tumor differentiation, FNCLCC grade, prior radiotherapy and chemotherapy, surgical margin status, and postoperative complications -were collected and analyzed. Survival outcomes were assessed using Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox proportional hazards models.ResultsThe median age of the cohort was 53 years (range: 28–72), with a male-to-female ratio of 30:26. Compared to a single resection, median overall survival (OS) improved with successive surgeries: 79.3 months for two surgeries, 158.0 months for three, and 181.7 months for four. However, OS declined to 121.9 months following five resections. Tumor differentiation and FNCLCC grade were significantly associated with survival outcomes. Multivariate analysis identified age, pathological subtype, tumor grade, and number of surgeries as independent prognostic factors. Although severe adverse events (SAEs) were recorded, no 30-day postoperative mortality occurred.ConclusionsRepeated surgical resection appears to confer substantial survival benefits in patients with locally recurrent RPS, underscoring the clinical value of surgical management in selected cases. These findings highlight the importance of individualized surgical strategies, while emphasizing the need for further investigation to optimize treatment paradigms.
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spelling doaj-art-590203819a724222a8d0bdebbb79dc1a2025-08-20T03:09:34ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-07-011510.3389/fonc.2025.15752601575260Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysisGuojun YanXinbao LiKai ZhangChao GaoLijun YanXinjing ZhangSonglin AnYanbin ZhangBackgroundLocally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) poses substantial clinical challenges, especially in patients experiencing multiple recurrences. This study aims to evaluate the survival benefits conferred by repeated surgical resections in the management of recurrent RPS.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 56 patients who underwent repeated surgical resections for locally recurrent RPS at our institution between June 2016 and September 2023. Demographic, clinical, and histopathological variables- including age, sex, tumor differentiation, FNCLCC grade, prior radiotherapy and chemotherapy, surgical margin status, and postoperative complications -were collected and analyzed. Survival outcomes were assessed using Kaplan-Meier estimates and Cox proportional hazards models.ResultsThe median age of the cohort was 53 years (range: 28–72), with a male-to-female ratio of 30:26. Compared to a single resection, median overall survival (OS) improved with successive surgeries: 79.3 months for two surgeries, 158.0 months for three, and 181.7 months for four. However, OS declined to 121.9 months following five resections. Tumor differentiation and FNCLCC grade were significantly associated with survival outcomes. Multivariate analysis identified age, pathological subtype, tumor grade, and number of surgeries as independent prognostic factors. Although severe adverse events (SAEs) were recorded, no 30-day postoperative mortality occurred.ConclusionsRepeated surgical resection appears to confer substantial survival benefits in patients with locally recurrent RPS, underscoring the clinical value of surgical management in selected cases. These findings highlight the importance of individualized surgical strategies, while emphasizing the need for further investigation to optimize treatment paradigms.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1575260/fullretroperitoneal sarcomasurgical interventionssurvival outcomesoncological prognosisrecurrent disease
spellingShingle Guojun Yan
Xinbao Li
Kai Zhang
Chao Gao
Lijun Yan
Xinjing Zhang
Songlin An
Yanbin Zhang
Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
Frontiers in Oncology
retroperitoneal sarcoma
surgical interventions
survival outcomes
oncological prognosis
recurrent disease
title Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
title_full Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
title_fullStr Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
title_full_unstemmed Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
title_short Multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma: a retrospective cohort analysis
title_sort multiple surgical interventions improve survival in locally recurrent retroperitoneal sarcoma a retrospective cohort analysis
topic retroperitoneal sarcoma
surgical interventions
survival outcomes
oncological prognosis
recurrent disease
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1575260/full
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