This involves a series of peritonectomy procedures—stripping and removing the abdominal lining (peritoneum)—along with visceral resections of affected organs. This often includes removing the gallbladder, spleen, greater and lesser omentum, and parts of the colon.
The is a specialized surgical treatment primarily used for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) , a rare cancer that typically starts in the appendix and spreads through the abdominal cavity as a jelly-like substance. The Sugarbaker procedure for the treatment of p...
Developed by Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, the procedure is a two-step "comprehensive" approach designed to achieve complete tumor removal: Developed by Dr
Immediately following surgery, a heated chemotherapy solution is circulated throughout the abdominal cavity for about 60 to 90 minutes. The heat increases the effectiveness of the drugs to kill microscopic cancer cells that the surgeon cannot see. Key Benefits & Outcomes Key Benefits & Outcomes