Abstract
Nineteen patients were interviewed postoperatively to assess their social, sexual, and psychological adaptation after pelvic exenteration. The data uncovered a negligible incidence of psychiatric disorders among these patients, a significant loss of sexual life, poor occupational recovery, and decrease of social activities. In spite of all these significant changes, patients appeared well adjusted and subjectively appraised the quality of their lives as good and revealed hope and optimism. The data are discussed and compared with previous research; thus this study contributes to a better understanding of the psychosocial impact of pelvic exenteration.
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