The operation is performed to treat spreading cancers of the spinal cord and pelvic bones. Other reasons may include trauma affecting the pelvic girdle ("open-book fracture"), uncontrollable abscess or ulcers of the pelvic region (causing sepsis) or other locally uncontainable conditions. It is used in cases wherein even pelvic exenteration would not remove sufficient tissue.
Hemicorporectomy
Hemispherectomy
Prosection
Labial frenectomy
Epiphysiodesis
Nymphotomy
Interspinous process decompression
Perineoplasty