Amanika Kumar, M.D., a gynecological oncologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains the indications and goals of pelvic exenteration surgery: anterior exenteration, posterior exenteration and total exenteration.

Dr. Kumar also discusses the process of this complex surgery — in which most or all of the pelvic organs are removed — and the physical and emotional challenges patients face.

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Amanika Kumar, MD

Amanika Kumar, M.D., is a gynecologic oncologist. Her clinical focus includes: Complex surgery for primary and recurrent gynecologic malignancy including the use of HIPEC and intra-operative radiation Chemotherapy clinical trials for ...

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