Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment of Soft Tissue Sarcomas Requiring Complex Oncologic Resections

The quality of surgical resection is paramount in optimal treatment of STS; however, wide resection of STS can result in prolonged operative times, significant blood loss, vascular complications, and functional deficits. A multidisciplinary surgical team including orthopedic and vascular teams may improve the treatment by optimizing complex resections that may require involved vascular control or reconstruction.