PIPAC: An International Technique
PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) is an innovative technique for delivering chemotherapy to the peritoneal cavity using a pressurised aerosol administered laparoscopically. It was developed in Germany by Prof. Marc Reymond and has been adopted at specialised centres worldwide, including Quenet Torrent Institute in Barcelona.
The Egypt Meeting: Advancing PIPAC Globally
International experts in PIPAC gathered in Egypt for an update meeting focused on: standardisation of PIPAC protocols across centres, exchange of outcomes data and clinical experience, definition of patient selection criteria, combination strategies with systemic therapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors, and training of new PIPAC centres.
Dr. Torrent's Role as a PIPAC Pioneer
Dr. Juan José Torrent is one of the leading international experts in PIPAC. He introduced the technique in Spain and has trained surgeons from multiple countries. His experience includes not only PIPAC delivery but also the integration of PIPAC within multimodal treatment strategies for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis not eligible for CRS+HIPEC.
What Patients Can Learn
PIPAC is not yet standard of care but represents an exciting option for patients with: peritoneal metastasis progressing on systemic therapy, disease too extensive for CRS+HIPEC, or as a bridge to surgery. Its minimally invasive nature (laparoscopic, day procedure) makes it accessible even to patients with reduced performance status.
Want to know if PIPAC is appropriate for your case? At Quenet Torrent Institute we are among the leading international PIPAC centres. Request a consultation with Dr. Torrent.