HIPEC

HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) is used as an effective method in the treatment of localized abdominal cavity cancers such as peritoneal cancer. However, the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient should be determined by specialist doctors.

The procedure sequence is as follows:
1. Surgery
The first step of HIPEC treatment is surgery. Surgery is a fundamental step in the treatment of localized abdominal cavity cancers. During surgery, the surgeon attempts to remove the cancerous tissue as completely as possible. This is important to control the spread of the tumor and achieve better responses to treatment.

2. Chemotherapy
After surgery, chemotherapy is administered. At this stage, a specific chemotherapy protocol tailored to the patient is used. Chemotherapy aims to target cancer cells to prevent their growth and stop their spread. In HIPEC treatment, chemotherapy is applied directly to the abdominal cavity, thus focusing its effect directly on cancer cells.

3. Hyperthermia
Another important component of HIPEC treatment is hyperthermia or high-temperature therapy. In this step, high temperatures are applied within the abdominal cavity to increase the sensitivity of cancer cells. High temperatures make cancer cells more susceptible and enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy.

4. Intraperitoneal Application
The final step in HIPEC treatment is intraperitoneal application. In this step, chemotherapy drugs are applied directly to the abdominal cavity. This allows the drugs to reach the cancer cells directly and work effectively. Intraperitoneal application can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy because the drugs have targeted the intended area directly.

Each step combines to enhance the effectiveness of HIPEC treatment and is applied within the framework of an appropriate treatment plan determined by specialist doctors. This treatment method is successfully used in localized abdominal cavity cancers.