En bloc hemisacrectomy and internal hemipelvectomy via the posterior approach

Michelle J. Clarke, Patricia L. Zadnik, Mari L. Groves, Hormuzdiyar H. Dasenbrock, Daniel M. Sciubba, Wesley Hsu, Timothy F. Witham, Ali Bydon, Ziya L. Gokaslan, Jean Paul Wolinsky

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Abstract

Object. Traditionally, hemisacrectomy and internal hemipelvectomy procedures have required both an anterior and a posterior approach. A posterior-only approach has the potential to complete an en bloc tumor resection and spinopelvic reconstruction while reducing surgical morbidity. Methods. The authors describe 3 cases in which en bloc resection of the hemisacrum and ilium and subsequent lumbopelvic and pelvic ring reconstruction were performed from a posterior-only approach. Two more traditional anterior and posterior staged procedures are also included for comparison. Results. In all 3 cases, an oncologically appropriate surgery and spinopelvic reconstruction were performed through a posterior-only approach. Conclusions. The advantage of a midline posterior approach is the ability to perform a lumbosacral reconstruction, necessary in cases in which the S-1 body is iatrogenically disrupted during tumor resection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)458-467
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Neurosurgery: Spine
Volume21
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1 2014

Keywords

  • Hemisacrectomy
  • Internal hemipelvectomy
  • Lumbosacral reconstruction
  • Posterior approach
  • Sacral

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology

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