Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a specialized cancer treatment where heated chemotherapy drugs are directly applied inside the abdominal cavity during surgery. This technique targets cancer that has spread within the abdomen, such as advanced ovarian or colorectal cancers. The heat helps improve the effectiveness of the chemotherapy, while direct application allows for higher drug concentrations at the tumor sites, minimizing systemic side effects. The goal is to destroy remaining cancer cells after surgical removal of tumors, increasing the chance of long-term control or remission. Overall, HIPEC combines surgical removal with localized, heated chemotherapy for a targeted approach to abdominal cancers.