HIPEC Treatment in Lucknow | Advanced Cancer Care
HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
It is given immediately after surgery while the patient is still in the operation theatre.
HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
It is given immediately after surgery while the patient is still in the operation theatre.
How it works:
The surgeon removes visible tumours through a procedure called Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS).
Warmed chemotherapy (around 41–43°C) is circulated inside the abdomen for 60–90 minutes.
The heat helps the medicines work better and penetrate cancer cells more effectively.
The surgeon removes visible tumours through a procedure called Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS).
Warmed chemotherapy (around 41–43°C) is circulated inside the abdomen for 60–90 minutes.
The heat helps the medicines work better and penetrate cancer cells more effectively.
In simple words:
HIPEC is a direct, heated form of chemotherapy delivered inside the abdomen after removing visible tumours.
It targets areas that regular chemotherapy may not reach well.
HIPEC is a direct, heated form of chemotherapy delivered inside the abdomen after removing visible tumours.
It targets areas that regular chemotherapy may not reach well.
⭐ Why HIPEC Is Needed
HIPEC is used when cancer spreads inside the abdomen (peritoneal cavity). These cancers often do not respond well to traditional chemotherapy alone.
HIPEC is used when cancer spreads inside the abdomen (peritoneal cavity). These cancers often do not respond well to traditional chemotherapy alone.
Benefits of HIPEC:
1. Direct Delivery to Cancer Cells
Chemotherapy reaches areas where microscopic cancer cells may be hiding.
Chemotherapy reaches areas where microscopic cancer cells may be hiding.
2. Heated Chemotherapy Works Better
Heat increases drug absorption and destroys cancer cells more effectively.
Heat increases drug absorption and destroys cancer cells more effectively.
3. Lower Side Effects
Because the drug stays inside the abdomen, very little enters the bloodstream → fewer overall side effects than IV chemotherapy.
Because the drug stays inside the abdomen, very little enters the bloodstream → fewer overall side effects than IV chemotherapy.
4. Improves Survival in Selected Cancers
HIPEC has shown better long-term outcomes when used appropriately.
HIPEC has shown better long-term outcomes when used appropriately.
5. One-Time Treatment
Unlike regular chemotherapy, HIPEC is usually given just once, during surgery.
Unlike regular chemotherapy, HIPEC is usually given just once, during surgery.
⭐ Cancers That May Benefit from HIPEC
HIPEC is typically used for abdominal cancers that have spread within the peritoneum:
HIPEC is typically used for abdominal cancers that have spread within the peritoneum:
✔ Ovarian Cancer
Especially when it spreads throughout the abdomen.
Especially when it spreads throughout the abdomen.
✔ Colorectal Cancer (Peritoneal Metastasis)
After tumour removal.
After tumour removal.
✔ Appendix Cancer / Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
✔ Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
In selected cases.
In selected cases.
✔ Peritoneal Mesothelioma
✔ Other Rare Abdominal Cancers
The suitability depends on tumour stage, extent of spread, general health, and previous treatments.
The suitability depends on tumour stage, extent of spread, general health, and previous treatments.
⭐ How HIPEC Works – Step-by-Step
1. Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)
Surgeon removes all visible cancer nodules from the abdomen.
Surgeon removes all visible cancer nodules from the abdomen.
2. Catheter & Pump System Setup
Tubes are placed in the abdomen for drug circulation.
Tubes are placed in the abdomen for drug circulation.
3. Heated Chemotherapy Is Circulated
Warm chemotherapy solution is pumped inside the abdomen for 60–90 minutes.
Warm chemotherapy solution is pumped inside the abdomen for 60–90 minutes.
4. Fluid Removal & Closure
Chemotherapy is drained, and the abdomen is safely closed.
Chemotherapy is drained, and the abdomen is safely closed.
5. Recovery & Monitoring
Patient stays under observation for 5–10 days post-surgery.
Patient stays under observation for 5–10 days post-surgery.
⭐ Who Is a Good Candidate for HIPEC?
HIPEC may be suitable for patients who:
Have cancer confined mainly to the abdomen
Are fit for major surgery
Have no major spread outside the abdominal cavity
Have cancers known to respond well to HIPEC
Doctors perform scans, blood tests, laparoscopy, and tumour marker studies to decide suitability.
HIPEC may be suitable for patients who:
Have cancer confined mainly to the abdomen
Are fit for major surgery
Have no major spread outside the abdominal cavity
Have cancers known to respond well to HIPEC
Doctors perform scans, blood tests, laparoscopy, and tumour marker studies to decide suitability.
Benefits of HIPEC
✔ More Effective Than Standard Chemotherapy Alone
Direct, heated treatment kills more cancer cells.
Direct, heated treatment kills more cancer cells.
✔ Fewer Systemic Side Effects
Because most drugs stay inside the abdomen.
Because most drugs stay inside the abdomen.
✔ Improves Quality of Life
May reduce fluid build-up (ascites) and symptoms.
May reduce fluid build-up (ascites) and symptoms.
✔ Targets Microscopic Disease
Treats cancer cells too small to see during surgery.
Treats cancer cells too small to see during surgery.
Risks & Side Effects of HIPEC
As HIPEC is combined with major surgery, risks include:
Temporary abdominal pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Low blood counts
Risk of infection
Delayed bowel recovery
Rare kidney or liver stress
With modern techniques and proper patient selection, HIPEC is generally safe and effective.
As HIPEC is combined with major surgery, risks include:
Temporary abdominal pain
Fatigue
Nausea
Low blood counts
Risk of infection
Delayed bowel recovery
Rare kidney or liver stress
With modern techniques and proper patient selection, HIPEC is generally safe and effective.
⭐ HIPEC Support at I D Cancer Centre
While HIPEC is performed at specialized surgical oncology centres,
I D Cancer Centre provides complete support, including:
While HIPEC is performed at specialized surgical oncology centres,
I D Cancer Centre provides complete support, including:
✔ Expert evaluation on whether HIPEC is needed
Based on international guidelines (NCCN/ESMO).
Based on international guidelines (NCCN/ESMO).
✔ Referral to trusted, accredited HIPEC centres
Collaboration with experienced surgical oncologists.
Collaboration with experienced surgical oncologists.
✔ Pre-treatment optimization
Medical evaluation, counselling, nutritional guidance.
Medical evaluation, counselling, nutritional guidance.
✔ Post-HIPEC follow-up in Lucknow
Oncology care, chemotherapy, scans, and long-term monitoring.
Oncology care, chemotherapy, scans, and long-term monitoring.
✔ Honest, ethical guidance
HIPEC is recommended only when scientifically proven to help.
HIPEC is recommended only when scientifically proven to help.
Why Choose I D Cancer Centre for HIPEC Consultation?
✔ SGPGIMS-trained Oncology Expert
Accurate and evidence-based treatment planning.
Accurate and evidence-based treatment planning.
✔ Personalized Care
Detailed counselling for patient and family.
Detailed counselling for patient and family.
✔ Multidisciplinary Team
Radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical specialists.
Radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical specialists.
✔ Transparent Communication
Every treatment option is explained clearly.
Every treatment option is explained clearly.
✔ Full Support Throughout Treatment Journey
From diagnosis → decision → surgery → aftercare.
From diagnosis → decision → surgery → aftercare.
Conclusion
HIPEC is an advanced and effective treatment for specific abdominal cancers, especially when combined with cytoreductive surgery.
HIPEC is an advanced and effective treatment for specific abdominal cancers, especially when combined with cytoreductive surgery.
