ORNAC journal
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Heated Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) offers a chance for extended survival, or cure, to patients facing specific types of invasive abdominal cancer. This article will explore the perioperative facets of implementing a peritoneal malignancy program that includes the HIPEC procedure. ⋯ Further, the dialogue will investigate patient selection, preoperative preparation and intraoperative considerations. Lastly, the article will reveal the specific shortterm and long-term patient outcomes starting with the immediate postoperative phase.