Goa State’s first HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) Surgical Procedure At RG Hospitals, Goa.
Faculty:
Dr. Sachin Ambre (Consultant - Surgical Oncology)
Dr. Hemant Hanumant Parsekar (Consultant - Anesthesia & Critical Care)
Hospital:
RG Hospitals, Goa.
Presenting/Chief Complaints:
5-year-old female patient presented with an advanced stage of ovarian cancer.
Diagnosis:
Ovarian Cancer
Treatment/Procedure/Surgery:
(Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) Surgical Procedure - HIPEC
Highlights:
RG Hospitals, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully performing the state’s first HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) surgical procedure in the State of Goa.
HIPEC is a highly specialised, cutting-edge surgical method used to treat tumours of the peritoneum, including advanced stages of ovarian cancer (stages 3 and 4), appendix cancer, mesothelioma, and certain stage 4 colon and stomach cancers. This complex technique has shown better patient survival rates and quality of life.