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What is posterior pelvic exenteration?

Pronunciation: /ˌpɔˈstɪrjər ˈpɛlvɪk exenteration*/

posterior pelvic exenteration

Definition

Surgery to remove the lower part of the bowel, rectum, uterus, cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. Pelvic lymph nodes may also be removed.