Different techniques for delivering perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy have been described, but no significant differences have been found among them. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a safe treatment for the patient and for the health care workers involved in the procedure provided standard protective and environmental measures are employed.
Keywords: Hyperthermia; Intraperitoneal chemotherapy; Occupational hazard; Peritoneal neoplasms; Safety; Technique.
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