Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a surgical procedure that’s giving new hope to patients with abdominal cancers. Immediately after removing visible tumors through what’s called cytoreductive surgery, our surgeons pump a powerful dose of heated chemotherapy inside a patient’s abdomen.

What are the Benefits of HIPEC?

Patients should consider HIPEC because it has:
Fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy because the cancer-fighting agents don’t circulate throughout the whole body;
Deeper penetration of the medicine, thanks to high temperatures that cause blood vessels to expand;
Greater effectiveness at killing cancer cells in the abdomen