Cytoreductive surgery with or without Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Cytoreductive surgery with or without Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

When cancer spreads inside the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum), it can be difficult to treat. Cytoreductive surgery with or without HIPEC is an advanced option that combines surgery and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

What it involves

The surgeon removes all visible cancer deposits and cancer-affected organs from the abdomen. Afterwards, a heated chemotherapy solution may be circulated inside the abdominal cavity for about an hour.

Why heat helps

The warmth allows the chemotherapy to penetrate tissues more effectively. Because it is delivered directly where cancer cells are, side effects in the rest of the body are minimized.

Benefits

For carefully chosen patients, this approach offers longer survival and, in some cases, lasting remission.

What to expect

It is a major operation, often requiring a hospital stay of 1–2 weeks and a recovery period of a few weeks at home.

Patient FAQ – Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC

• Who is a candidate? Patients with certain cancers that spread in the abdomen (such as colorectal, ovarian, or peritoneal mesothelioma), but without extensive disease outside the abdomen.
• What are the risks? This is a long and complex surgery with risks of infection, bleeding, and complications from chemotherapy.
• How long is recovery? Full recovery can take 6–12 weeks, depending on the individual’s overall health.

Why These Treatments Matter

These treatments show how modern surgical oncology focuses not only on removing cancer but also on improving survival, lowering recurrence, and preserving function with quality of life where possible. By using specialised techniques such as HIPEC, CME and TME we can offer patients the most advanced surgical options available today. Each procedure is tailored to the patient’s type of cancer, overall health, and treatment goals, and is performed as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care team.

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Every patient’s cancer journey is unique. The right surgical treatment depends on the type of cancer, its stage, and your overall health. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and want to understand your surgical options, our team is here to help.

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