title: Hemipelvectomy: modified surgical technique and clinical experiences from a retrospective study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To report a technique for hemipelvectomy surgery in the dog and cat.
  
  
  METHODS
  Descriptive report.
  
  
  METHODS
  Dogs and cats.
  
  
  METHODS
  To describe patient selection and an anatomically based surgical technique for hemipelvectomy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Surgery of the pelvis requires detailed anatomic knowledge of the pelvic region. Hemipelvectomy is a major surgical procedure with potential for substantial hemorrhage because of transection through large muscle groups and proximity to major vessels. The anatomic dissection may enable better adherence to principles of compartmental resection of tumors and reduced patient morbidity.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When performed with appropriate care, preoperative planning, and good anesthesia support, hemipelvectomy can be performed safely and is effective for radical excision of various tumor types arising from or near the pelvis.
authors: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
authors: Jonathan P
authors: JP
authors: Bray
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery; D006428:Hemipelvectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies