Abstract
Introduction: The SCAN sarcoma workgroup aimed to develop Singapore Cancer Network (SCAN) clinical practice guidelines for the initial evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma. Materials and Methods: The workgroup utilised a consensus approach to create high quality evidence-based clinical practice guidelines suited for our local setting. Results: Various international guidelines from the fields of radiology, pathology, surgical, medical and radiation oncology were reviewed. Recommendations on the role of radiological imaging, pathology, surgery, radiotherapy and systemic therapy in the management of retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma were developed. Conclusion: These guidelines form the SCAN Guidelines 2015 for the diagnosis, staging and optimal management of patients with retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma.
Key words: Asian patients, Retroperitonuem, Sarcoma, STS, Treatment
Publisher
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
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