Poster Presentation New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting

Perineal Defect Reconstruction following Pelvic Exenteration and abdominoperineal Resection: Proposed Patient Information Sheet (1561)

Maxim Devine 1 , Maitumelo Di Loreto 1 , Rizwan Sheikh 1
  1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre , Melbourne , Victoria , Australia

Evidence based patient information is an integral part of patient education which is aimed at promoting health and patients’ participation in choosing treatment for their health conditions. There are materials currently available for patients undergoing pelvic exenteration/ abdominoperineal resection, however there is limited material available on reconstruction to supplement their journey in choosing treatment. We have drafted an information sheet on reconstructive options post pelvic exenteration to supplement and reinforce information provided to patients during the discussions.