PIPAC - overview of the method and first use in the Czech Republic

Rozhl Chir. 2020 Winter;99(12):529-533.

Abstract

PIPAC is a new technique for intra-abdominal administration of aerosol chemotherapy in a gaseous environment (capnoperitoneum). It can be indicated for peritoneal spread of various origins, most commonly ovarian cancer, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Due to its mini-invasiveness, the application can be repeated. The article provides a brief overview of current views of PIPAC and describes the first experience with PIPAC in the Czech Republic.

Keywords: peritoneal carcinomatosis – PIPAC – HIPEC.

MeSH terms

  • Aerosols / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
  • Czech Republic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Neoplasms*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms*

Substances

  • Aerosols