Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal peritoneal metastases: Where do we stand?

Patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) benefit from surgery to remove all the cancer. The addition of certain types of intra-abdominal chemotherapy during surgery improves survival for select patients.

Automated summary

Surgery to remove all cancer is beneficial for patients with colorectal cancer that has spread to the peritoneum. Adding certain types of intra-abdominal chemotherapy during surgery improves survival for select patients.