Question 1

what is pelvic exenteration?

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Exenteration: A pelvic exenteration is the removal of most or all pelvic structures (bladder, uterus, rectum) for cancer (usually recurrent) in the pelvic organs (most often cervical cancer).

Question 2

when are conditions too severe for complete pelvic exenteration?

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Complex: Pelvic exenteration means removing all of the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, tubes, and ovaries, and rectum).  You then have a permanent colostomy and urinary ostomy. The operation is very major, especially if patients have had radiation. If the tumor has spread beyond the pelvis, or is involving the side walls of the pelvis, or the bones in the pelvis, then the procedure is not likely to help.

Question 3

what is the difference between a pelvic exenteration and a pelvic exoneration?

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Pelvic exenteration: There is no such thing as a pelvic "exoneration" although some people mispronounce "exenteration" to make it sound similar. A pelvic exenteration is the removal of most or all pelvic structures (bladder, uterus, rectum) for cancer (usually recurrent) in the pelvic organs (most often cervical cancer).

Question 4

who should do a pelvic exenteration if i am told it should be done for ovarian cancer?

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Pelvic exenteration: If you are told you need a pelvic exenteration for ovarian cancer, a gynecologic oncologic would do the surgery.  This most likely means that you have disease involving your rectum and that a posterior exenteration (removal of uterus, part of vagina and rectum) is needed to render you disease free at the time of surgery,  good luck!

Question 5

what is pelvic sling?

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Prolapse care: Sling holds up bladder and prevents eventration of the bladder thru the vaginal osteum.

Question 6

what is done for pelvic tilts?

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Pelvic tilt: A standing postural xray defines if it is enough to be important. Some are fixed, some are temporary or secondary to something else. See a manipulating osteopath or chiropractor to define what kind and consider a shoe lift or pelvic lift if it is fixed.

Question 7

pelvic lipomatusis  what do i do for it?

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Follow up: Pelvic lipomatosis is characterized by overgrowth of fat cells in the pelvis surrounding the bladder & rectum. Cause isn't known but it has been linked to obesity.Due to compression of pelvic organs patients may experience urinary symptoms, constipation, ribbon like stools & lower extremity edema.A conservative approach, symptomatic treatment & follow-up, is indicated in cases with minor symptoms.

Question 8

why am i having so much pain in my pelvic area?

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Too complex to...: This is a very complex matter which weould need a history, physical, and appropriate lab tests and imaging studies. Check with your pcp and/or ob/gyn specialist!

Question 9

pelvis pain for 3 days now?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor. 
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Question 10

pain on left side of pelvis ?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: Soft tissue causes = constipation, diverticulitis, colon cancer, cyst/tumor of ovary/uterus, low kidney stone. Bone causes = hip arthritis, micro fractures from osteoporosis, nerve pinch/arthritis of lower spine, bone tumors. If it doesn't resolve with a good poo, or is ever associated with fever, bloody urine/stool, vaginal discharge, or is persistent/worsening, seek medical help.

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