Here are several clinical images related to hemicorporectomy, a radical surgical procedure involving the amputation of the lower half of the body, typically at the lumbar spine (L4-L5) or sacral level. This operation is considered one of the most extreme forms of surgical intervention and is performed only in exceptional cases, such as:
- Advanced pelvic or lower spinal malignancies
- Severe trauma or infections (e.g., necrotizing fasciitis, osteomyelitis)
- Intractable pressure ulcers in paraplegic patients
Despite the severity of this procedure, hemicorporectomy can be life-saving, allowing selected patients to survive conditions that would otherwise be fatal.
Swipe through the images to explore the surgical anatomy and postoperative considerations. Content contains graphic medical imagery – viewer discretion is advised.
