Frozen pelvis is difficult to manage if abdominal surgery is needed, because the anatomical landmarks, which surgeons use to locate and avoid delicate structures and nearby organs, are distorted or hidden behind adhesions.[8] The surgeon may be unable to complete the surgery safely.[2][8] With a frozen pelvis, the rate of reported surgical complications is 2% overall, and as high as 24% if the adhesions extend to the large intestine.[8]