Neoadjuvant radiotherapy for retroperitoneal sarcoma: A systematic review. J Surg Oncol 2016 May;113(6):628-34
Date
03/19/2016Pubmed ID
26990903DOI
10.1002/jso.24221Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84962544347 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 26 CitationsAbstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The multi-modal treatment of retroperitoneal sarcoma has seen increased use of neoadjuvant radiation. However, its effect on local recurrence and survival remain controversial. We aimed to synthesize and evaluate the literature.
METHODS: The review was conducted according the recommendation of the Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) group with pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria.
RESULTS: Of 8,701 citations collected, 15 articles reported on 464 patients. The median age was 56 years (45-64). The predominant histological subtypes were liposarcoma (51.54%) and leiomyosarcoma (23.26%). Tumor differentiation composed of 37.1% well-, 12.8% moderate-, 46.0% poorly-, and 4.1% undifferentiated. Most studies featured external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) treatment regimen with some who included patients treated with IMRT instead. Median follow-up averaged 41.4 months (19-106 months). Median 5-year OS, PFS, and LRR rates were 58%, 71.5%, and 25%. Using the NCI CTCAE, toxicities from Grade 1 (Mild) through Grade 5 (death) were experienced by 18.8%, 10.2%, 16.3%, 0.7%, and 1.6% of patients.
CONCLUSIONS: NART is a safe to use for RPS, but its effect toward survival and local control remains unclear. Without randomized control trials, common reporting criteria for pro- and retrospective studies are needed to allow comparison between studies. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:628-634. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Author List
Cheng H, Miura JT, Lalehzari M, Rajeev R, Donahue AE, Bedi M, Gamblin TC, Turaga KK, Johnston FMAuthor
Manpreet Bedi MD, MS Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
HumansNeoadjuvant Therapy
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
Sarcoma
Treatment Outcome
