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OCR: SURGICAL TECHNIOUES Pelvic Reconstruction to Exclude Small Bowel From the Pelvis Reperitonealize pelvic floor Retrovert the uterus Construct an omental sling Absorbable mesh Pelvic clips tc delineate high-risk areas Insert tissue expander RADIATION THERAPY TECHNIOUES Treatment Simulation and Planning Small bowel contrast Prone position Multiple field techniques (three -field preferred) Wire perineum and block if an APR has not been performed Use high-energy (6 Mv) linear accelerators Shaped blocks Computerized dosimetry Do not exceed 5040 cGy to the small bowel Standard fraction sizes 180 -200 cGy/d Bladder distention and belly board, providing it does not make the patient uncomfortable thereby causing movement During Treatment Treatment of all fields each day Low- fiber diet SURGICAI THER ...