Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
Preoperative Imaging and Incision
The retroperitoneum has many vital structures, including the kidneys, pancreas, inferior vena cava (IVC), and the aorta (Fig. 50-1). These structures are close to each other and can become greatly distorted by a large retroperitoneal tumor. Preoperative imaging is particularly useful; the CT scan in Figure 50-1
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