Cytoreductive Surgery

Cytoreduction is a major operation performed under general anesthesia.
Average operative time (including perfusion) is 8-10 hours.
After the operation, all patients are admitted to the intensive care unit for 2-5 days.
Average hospital stay is 3-4 weeks.
 
The aim of cytoredcutive surgery is to eliminate all tumor and metastatic tissues from the abdominal cavity, in order to effectively deliver intra-peritoneal heated chemotherapy (HIPEC).
 
Cytoreductive surgery-technique
 

• A large longitudinal incision is made in the abdomen.
• The peritoneum is stripped off the abdominal wall.
• The abdomen is examined through a small window made in the peritoneum.
• The abdomen and pelvis are carefully inspected.
• All visible and palpable tumor deposits are removed.
• Organs invaded by tumors are resected only if there no other choice.The abdomen and pelvis are being carefully re-examined.

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