HIPEC at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
Some cancers do not stay in one organ. They spread across the peritoneum, the thin lining that covers the organs inside the abdomen. Chemotherapy given through the blood has trouble reaching this lining well. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a cancer hospital in Mumbai, we use HIPEC for this situation. HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, which simply means heated chemotherapy placed directly inside the abdomen after surgery. It bathes the area where cancer cells are most likely to remain. Patients can consult our team for HIPEC treatment in Kurla, Mumbai.
What Does HIPEC Treat?
HIPEC is used when cancer has spread across the peritoneum, a pattern called peritoneal carcinomatosis. This pattern often responds poorly to standard chemotherapy. Cancers where HIPEC may be considered include:
Appendix cancer
Peritoneal mesothelioma
Advanced colorectal cancer with spread to the peritoneum
Ovarian cancer on the peritoneal surface
HIPEC is not used for early-stage cancer. It is also not suitable when the disease has spread widely to distant organs. It is commonly part of peritoneal cancer treatment in Kurla, Mumbai, after the visible tumour has been removed by surgery.
Benefits of HIPEC
- The medicine reaches exactly the area where leftover cancer is likely to be
- Higher doses can be used locally, while most of the body is spared from full exposure
- Heat helps the medicine go deeper into cancer cells
- It works better on tiny cancer cells left after surgery
- It is given during the same operation, so there is no wait for a separate chemotherapy course
Our best oncologists in Mumbai decide with you whether these benefits apply to your case.
How HIPEC Differs From Regular Chemotherapy
- Route
regular chemotherapy travels in the blood, while HIPEC goes straight into the abdomen - Reach
regular chemotherapy treats the whole body, while HIPEC treats one area - Dose
HIPEC allows higher local doses with less effect on the rest of the body - Heat
heat helps the medicine enter cancer cells, which is unique to HIPEC - Schedule
regular chemotherapy runs in cycles over weeks or months, while HIPEC is a one-time step during surgery - Best for
regular chemotherapy suits cancer spread through the body, while HIPEC suits cancer limited to the peritoneum after surgery
Preparing for the Procedure
Preparation involves detailed tests. Scans show how far the disease has spread inside the abdomen. A fitness check then decides whether the patient can safely go through a long operation combined with heated chemotherapy. Because the procedure is large, this evaluation is more detailed than for usual cancer surgery.
Risks to Know About
CRS-HIPEC is a major procedure. Risks include infection, slow wound healing, and effects on nutrition. Careful selection of patients lowers these risks. That is why a team of specialists, not one doctor, decides who is suitable.
Treatment Approach: CRS With HIPEC
HIPEC is rarely done alone. It follows cytoreductive surgery (CRS), where surgeons remove all visible tumour from the abdomen. This may include parts of affected organs or peritoneal lining. Then heated chemotherapy is circulated inside the abdomen for a set time, reaching cancer cells surgery cannot see. Both steps happen in one operation, so it takes much longer than usual cancer surgery. If you need HIPEC surgery in Kurla, Mumbai, our team will explain every step. Recovery happens in stages. Nutrition support rebuilds strength, gentle movement prevents complications, and the wound is cared for closely. Tiredness for some weeks is expected, and energy and appetite return gradually at a pace set by the care team.
HIPEC at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Kurla
A large cancer operation raises questions about cost as well as safety. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Kurla, Mumbai, keeps evaluation, surgery and follow-up within easy reach. Our team explains the estimate and the insurance or cashless process before the procedure is planned. Surgical oncology and chemotherapy planning work together for CRS-HIPEC. Every patient is assessed individually for extent of disease and overall fitness, and HIPEC is recommended only when it suits the case. To find out whether it fits your situation, speak with our oncology team.