Types of pelvic exenterations: a reappraisal.

Subgrouping of pelvic exenterations as supralevator (type I), infralevator (type II), with vulvectomy (type III), and, an added category, extended can be helpful to facilitate communication when referring to these patients. It also can facilitate a more detailed analysis of operative risk factors, complications, and results and can increase our knowledge of the indications and limitations of the different exenterative procedures.