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All You Need to Know About - HIPEC | Dr. Suraj Manjunath | Manipal Hospital Millers Road

Chemotherapy is the most widespread treatment associated with cancer care. But, here is a newer, improved therapy called HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) which is used to treat certain abdominal cancers. Dr. Suraj Manjunath, Consultant - Surgical Oncology, Manipal Hospital Millers Road explains that HIPEC is a complex surgical procedure that takes several hours wherein after surgically removing all visible tumors, heated chemotherapy drugs are administered directly to the abdominal cavity to destroy any residual cancer cells. This procedure is commonly used for treating cancers of the ovaries, appendix, colorectal, and some gastric and neuroendocrine cancers. To know more about the doctor click here https://bit.ly/49Uy48x #ManipalHospitalMillersRoad #YourManipal #LifesOn #Healthcare #Chemotherapy #HyperthermicIntraperitonealChemotherapy