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  • PIPAC Treatment: Success Rates & Statistics

    PIPAC Treatment: Success Rates, Statistics, and Everything You Need to Know Peritoneal carcinomatosis, a condition where cancer spreads to the lining of the abdominal cavity, has historically been challenging to treat. However, Pressurized IntraPeritoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) has emerged as a promising treatment option. This innovative approach has shown encouraging results in improving the quality […]

  • PIPAC: indications and contraindications

    PIPAC (Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy)  is a medical treatment technique designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to the peritoneal cavity (the area that houses the abdominal organs) in a more targeted manner. It involves the use of an aerosol spray to distribute chemotherapy drugs in the peritoneal space under high pressure. This method aims to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, which initially are not candidates for a complete cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC (CRS+HIPEC).