Surgical management of primary soft tissue sarcoma.

Few areas in oncology more clearly illustrate the need for multidisciplinary management than the soft tissue sarcoma problem. Using this approach has led to limb preservation with survival results at least equivalent to those for amputations. This achievement has dramatically improved the quality of life and overall clinical outcome for patients with this disease. In the future, improved understanding of the biology of this disease may broaden our therapeutic options. Meanwhile, a detailed understanding of the surgical possibilities will enhance the multimodality care that can be offered by the teams of clinicians managing patients suffering from this disease.