[Surgical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis]

Ann Chir. 2004 Nov;129(9):530-3. doi: 10.1016/j.anchir.2004.07.002.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Surgical treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis with curative intent involves the resection of all macroscopic malignant tissue and the treatment of microscopic residual tissue with local chemotherapy. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy is efficient only when associated with hyperthermia. This article details the technical aspect of intraperitoneal chemohyperthermia. These techniques involve specific and important features. At these conditions, peritoneal carcinomatosis can be cured in two-thirds of cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Carcinoma / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Hyperthermia, Induced* / instrumentation
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents