Hemicorporectomy

Do you know how we have two parts to our body, the top part where our head is and the bottom part where our legs are? Well, some people might have a really bad health problem or injury where they need to remove the bottom part of their body, including their legs, pelvis, and lower organs. This is called a hemicorporectomy. It is a very serious surgery and the person who has it needs lots of help and support to learn how to live without the bottom part of their body. They might need to use a wheelchair, special tools to help them do things, and have extra medical care to make sure they stay healthy.