hem·i·pel·vec·to·my (h m  -pl-vk t -m )n. Amputation of an entire leg together with one lateral half of the pelvis on the same side. Also called interpelviabdominal amputation. |
hemipelvectomy
Surgical oncology A form of 'heroic' surgery in which an entire lower extremity including the hemipelvis with disarticulation of the sacroiliac joint and symphysis pubis, and removal of all major muscles to the
lower extremity except the iliopsoas; hemipelvectomy is required for large malignant soft tissue tumors of the buttock and anterior or lateral proximal thigh. See Forequarter amputation, Hindquarter amputation.
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