HIPEC is an advanced cancer treatment used in selected cases of abdominal cancers such as peritoneal carcinomatosis, ovarian cancer, or colorectal cancer. It involves:
• Surgical Cytoreduction: The removal of visible tumors in the abdominal cavity.
• Heated Chemotherapy: Delivery of heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity. The high temperature enhances drug penetration and kills residual microscopic cancer cells, minimizing systemic side effects.
• Procedure Benefits: HIPEC targets cancer locally, improving survival rates and reducing recurrence in appropriately selected patients.
Dr. Kshitij Manerikar
Consultant Oncosurgeon