Evidence-based recommendations on cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis. This involves surgically removing visible cancer and bathing the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy fluid to reach any remaining cancer cells.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: March 2024

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This guidance replaces previous NICE interventional procedures guidance on cytoreduction surgery with hyperthermic intraoperative peritoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis (IPG331).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)