Challenging Sarcomas: Our Results
Soft tissue sarcomas are rare malignant tumours arising from connective tissue. Large sarcomas — particularly those in the retroperitoneum or abdomen — represent one of the greatest challenges in surgical oncology. At Quenet Torrent Institute, our multidisciplinary team has achieved outstanding outcomes in patients presenting with large, complex or previously considered inoperable sarcomas.
Why Specialised Expertise Matters
Sarcoma surgery requires en-bloc resection with clear margins. This often means removing the primary tumour together with adjacent organs, vascular structures or the retroperitoneum. The complexity demands a team with dedicated experience in sarcoma surgery, vascular reconstruction, multivisceral resection and oncoplastic techniques.
Studies consistently demonstrate that outcomes — local recurrence, overall survival and quality of life — are significantly better when sarcomas are operated at high-volume specialised centres.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Our approach to sarcomas integrates: Pathology review for subtype identification and grading. Advanced imaging (MRI, CT-PET) for surgical planning. Neoadjuvant treatment when indicated (chemotherapy or isolated limb perfusion). Complex surgical resection with intraoperative margin assessment. Oncoplastic reconstruction when required. Adjuvant therapy tailored to histological subtype and risk profile.
Case Examples
Our team has successfully treated retroperitoneal liposarcomas exceeding 20 cm, large gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) with complete resection, abdominal wall sarcomas requiring complex reconstruction, and recurrent sarcomas after previous surgery at other centres.
Have you been told your sarcoma cannot be operated? Contact Quenet Torrent Institute for a specialised second opinion. Our team reviews complex sarcoma cases from across the world.