In the study, the patients received cytoreductive surgery to remove all visible cancer tumors in the stomach and abdominal cavity, followed by hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

HIPEC, or hyperthermic (heated) intraperitoneal chemotherapy is a treatment for some types of cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity, such as cancers of the ovaries, appendix, ...

Multiple studies have demonstrated significant pharmacokinetic advantages for IP chemotherapy in patients. Clinical research on intraperitoneal therapy IP therapy has been under development for ...

The SUNCHIP System was specifically developed for Hyperthermic IntraPeritoneal Chemotherapy System (HIPEC), based on the recommendations of Dr. Dominique Elias (department of general oncology ...

Intraperitoneal (IP) perioperative chemotherapy with cisplatin is an interesting option in ovarian cancer treatment. A combination of cisplatin with IP epinephrine (already shown to improve IP and ...

The highly innovative pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy, known as PIPAC, is a laparoscopic surgical treatment for patients with advanced colorectal, appendiceal, gastric ...

After surgically removing the cancer, the abdomen is then pumped with heated chemo called "HIPEC," which stands for hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, to kill any microscopic cancer cells ...

The effects of chemotherapy can continue after treatment or even develop years later. These include effects on the brain, heart, bones, nervous system, lungs, and other systems. Chemotherapy is ...

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer, but determining its effectiveness can be complex. There are key signs, tests, and factors to help you understand if chemotherapy is working and how ...