This patient had metastatic melanoma at L5. Complex tumor
reconstruction procedures are routinely done at NYU Medical
Center utilizing a multi-specialty team approach. Embolization of
this patient's tumor was done to prevent excessive bleeding
preoperatively, thereby allowing surgical excision and
reconstruction to proceed safely. The small metal coils visible
above interrupt blood flow to the tumor. On the right, anterior and
posterior reconstruction allowed this patient to return to work in
six weeks.