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Hemipelvectomy.

H O Douglass, M Razack, E D Holyoke

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Hemipelvectomy surgery for pelvic and thigh cancers can lead to significant blood loss and complications like skin flap necrosis. However, it offers survival benefits for select patients with specific sarcomas and pain relief for others.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Orthopedic Oncology

    Background:

    • Malignant neoplasms of the upper thigh and pelvis often require extensive surgical intervention.
    • Hemipelvectomy is a radical surgical procedure for managing these tumors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes and complications of hemipelvectomy in patients with malignant neoplasms of the upper thigh and pelvis.
    • To assess the survival rates and identify prognostic factors associated with hemipelvectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 50 patients who underwent hemipelvectomy for malignant neoplasms.
    • Analysis of operative complications, survival data, and prognostic factors including tumor type.

    Main Results:

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    • The procedure, while not technically difficult, was associated with substantial blood loss and frequent postoperative complications, notably skin flap necrosis.
    • Of 37 patients resected for cure, 14 survived for five or more years; fibrosarcoma and chondrosarcoma showed the best survival rates.
    • Palliative hemipelvectomy provided significant pain relief in six patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Hemipelvectomy is a valuable surgical option for carefully selected patients with malignant neoplasms of the upper thigh and pelvis.
    • Despite potential complications, the procedure can offer long-term survival and effective palliation for intractable pain.