[Late complications following neo-/adjuvant radiotherapy and surgery for sarcomas of the extremities or pelvis/retroperitoneum : Preventative measures].

Radiotherapy is one of the pillars in the multimodal therapy of sarcomas of the extremities or pelvis/retroperitoneum. It can be delivered prior to or following surgery. Novel radiation techniques, such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy using high-energy photons or protons, contribute to the reduction of acute and late toxicities. This review article summarizes these concepts.