HIPEC stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which can be defined as a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment that is delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery. The main objective of the procedure is to treat tumours in the abdominal (peritoneal)…
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) has been primarily successful against peritoneal mesothelioma. One renowned name which definitely needs mention in this respect is Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, a surgical oncologist, whose celebrated work led to the result 75% five year survival rate…
Every year millions of people from across the world suffer from peritoneal cancer. It is a rare form of cancer that germinates in a thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen. It may occur from cancer elsewhere in a…
About HIPEC therapy: HIPEC therapy (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy), commonly known as ‘hot chemotherapy’ is a type of regional therapy in which highly concentrated and heated chemotherapy treatment is used to directly target the abdomen during the surgery. Unlike systemic chemotherapy,…