About Peritoneal & Pleural Cancer Treatment
Yash Oncocare Clinic offers advanced surgical treatments for Peritoneal and Pleural Surface Malignancies. These procedures are designed to manage complex cancers that affect the lining of the abdomen or chest, using a combination of cytoreductive surgery and targeted therapies like HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy).
Common Procedures Offered
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Cytoreductive Surgery
Surgical removal of visible tumor from the peritoneal or pleural lining.
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Total Peritonectomy
Comprehensive excision of the peritoneal lining affected by cancer.
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Total Pleurectomy
Removal of the pleural lining in cases of pleural malignancy.
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HIPEC (Heated Chemotherapy)
Heated chemotherapy applied directly after cytoreduction to destroy residual cancer cells.
Peritoneal & Pleural Cancer Treatment
✅ Advantages
- ✔️ Direct targeting of cancer cells in affected cavities
- ✔️ Enhanced survival in select peritoneal and pleural cancers
- ✔️ HIPEC reduces microscopic residual disease
- ✔️ Tailored treatment based on cancer spread and biology
- ✔️ Can improve quality of life in advanced-stage patients
⚠️ Disadvantages or Challenges
- ⚠️ High complexity and long surgical duration
- ⚠️ May require ICU care and extended recovery
- ⚠️ Risk of post-operative complications (e.g., infection, leakage)
- ⚠️ Not suitable for all cancer types or patients
- ⚠️ Requires specialized surgical expertise and equipment