1,500 women in Ireland were subjected to similar operations from the 1940s to 80s . Victims say the procedure , administered during pregnancy , left them with broken pelvises and lifelong pain . Some women were never consulted or told about the procedure ; campaigners demanded an official apology .
1,500 women in Ireland were subjected to symphysiotomy operations from the 1940s to 80s . Victims say the procedure , administered during childbirth , left them with broken pelvises and lifelong injuries . Some women were never consulted or told about the procedure ; campaigners want an official apology .