The aim of this study is to evaluate local complications following sarcoma resection in the groin and thigh regions with regard to the planned wound closure method. To this end, temporary soft tissue coverage using a vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system and delayed secondary closure with wound sutures and drainage placement will be compared to primary closure with drainage in terms of wound infections, revisions, and seroma formation.
Patients of any gender and background can be included.
The largest tumor diameter on imaging must be at least 5 cm. Preoperative imaging is required to assess tumor dimensions.
Sarcomas must be located in the lower extremity or groin.
Cases must be discussed preoperatively at an interdisciplinary tumor board.
Tumors smaller than 5 cm and superficial masses.
Patients with local recurrences or prior wound healing complications in the surgical area.
Patients with ulcerating or infected tumors, or those requiring emergency surgery.
Other Soft Tissue Tumors such as Kaposi sarcoma.
Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Lead sponsor
Maastricht University Medical Center
Collaborator
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Collaborator
University Hospital Erlangen
Collaborator
Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Collaborator