1. Introduction

    Pelvic exenteration is performed for the treatment of advanced, recurrent, radioresistant cervical carcinoma. It is considered a radical surgical approach because all pelvic tissues, including the cervix, bladder, lymph nodes, rectum, uterus, and vagina, are resected. Vaginal reconstruction and appropriate colon and urinary diversions are also performed.

2. Preoperative assessment and patient preparation