Surgical aspects of iliopsoas compartment tumours

Aim:To demonstrate the pathological variety and highlight the surgical principles involved in the management of tumours of the iliopsoas compartment (IPC).Methods:Review of four clinical cases.Results:Adequate surgical resection or palliation was achieved in each case.Conclusion:Resection of IPC tumours is feasible but access to the most superior part of the muscle may be impossible. An extraperitoneal approach is advocated.