Surgical Procedures
How HIPEC, PIPAC, cytoreductive surgery and the other high-complexity techniques we use work.
Understanding the procedure you are going to have can help you cope better with surgery. In this section we explain the surgical techniques we use, how they work and what you can expect.
Guides on Procedures
HIPEC: What You Need to Know
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: how it works, what to expect and the results you can expect.
PIPAC: Aerosol Chemotherapy
A less invasive technique for specific cases. Understand when it is indicated and how it works.
Preparing for Surgery
Steps before the operation: tests, nutrition, exercise and emotional aspects.
Colorectal Surgery
Information about colon and rectal cancer surgery: types of procedures, preparation, recovery and life after surgery.
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Information about liver and biliary tract surgery: what to expect, preparation, recovery and life after the procedure.
Pancreatic Surgery
Information about the Whipple procedure and other pancreatic surgeries: what to expect before, during, and after.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about surgery, how long it takes, risks and what to expect.
Techniques We Use
Cytoreductive surgery
Removal of all visible tumors from the peritoneum. It is needed when the aim of treatment is a cure.
HIPEC
Heated chemotherapy applied directly to the abdomen during surgery.
PIPAC
Aerosol chemotherapy applied by laparoscopy. It is less invasive and can be repeated.
Robotic surgery
A minimally invasive technique for selected cases.
HIPEC vs PIPAC: Which One Is for Me?
HIPEC
- Curative treatment
- Major open surgery
- A single operation
- 7-14 days in hospital
- Resectable disease
PIPAC
- Palliative or preparatory treatment
- Laparoscopy (minimally invasive)
- Several sessions possible
- 1-2 days in hospital
- Extensive or unresectable disease
The choice depends on your specific case. Your medical team will recommend the right option.
Would you like to know which procedure is right for you?
Our team will assess your case and explain the treatment options available.
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