Table 1.

Indication for primary amputation for extremity soft tissue sarcomas.

Indications for amputation [27]
1) Limb salvage would result in inadequate function of the limb.
2) Composite tissue involvement.
3) Prior unplanned excision (resulting in widespread tissue contamination) with exposed multiple neurovascular structures and/or bone.
4) Elderly patients with major medical comorbidities who are unlikely to tolerate a major operation (a potential indication for primary amputation).