HIPEC at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
Some cancers spread across the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, in a way that standard chemotherapy struggles to reach through the bloodstream. HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) was developed for this. Heated chemotherapy is delivered directly into the abdomen instead of circulating through the whole body. CritiCare Asia Hospitals, a cancer hospital in Mumbai, offers it as part of a carefully chosen plan, and each family is walked through the reasons. It bathes the area where cancer cells are most likely to linger after surgery. Patients can consult our specialists for HIPEC treatment in Malad, Mumbai.
What Does HIPEC Treat?
HIPEC is for cancers that have spread across the peritoneum, sometimes called peritoneal carcinomatosis, which often responds poorly to systemic chemotherapy. It may be considered for:
- Appendiceal cancer
- Peritoneal mesothelioma
- Advanced colorectal cancer with peritoneal spread
- Ovarian cancer involving the peritoneal surface
It is not used for early-stage cancer or for disease that has spread widely to distant organs. It is commonly used in peritoneal cancer treatment in Malad, Mumbai, once the visible tumour has been removed surgically.
How HIPEC Differs From Traditional Chemotherapy
- Delivery route
traditional chemotherapy travels through the bloodstream; HIPEC goes directly into the abdominal cavity - Scope
standard chemotherapy is systemic; HIPEC treats a localised area - Drug concentration
HIPEC allows higher local doses with reduced systemic exposure - Role of heat
heat enhances drug penetration into cancer cells - Schedule
chemotherapy runs in cycles over weeks or months; HIPEC is a one-time event alongside surgery - Best suited for
chemotherapy suits cancers spread broadly through the body; HIPEC suits peritoneal-confined disease after surgical removal
Advantages of HIPEC
- Concentrated drug contact where residual disease is likely to remain
- Higher local doses while sparing much of the body from full systemic exposure
- Heat improves how deeply the drug penetrates cancer cells
- Greater effect on microscopic disease left after surgery
- Combined with surgery in a single sitting, with no wait for separate chemotherapy sessions
Our best oncologists in Mumbai discuss which of these matters most for your family member's case.
Before the Procedure
Preparation includes a thorough workup. Imaging maps the extent of disease through the abdomen, and a fitness assessment determines whether the patient can safely undergo an extensive operation combined with heated chemotherapy. Given the scale, the evaluation is more detailed than for standard cancer surgery, and the family is included in the discussion.
Risks and Considerations
CRS-HIPEC is significant surgery with real risks, including infection, delayed wound healing, and nutritional impact. Careful patient selection and an experienced team reduce these risks meaningfully. Suitability is therefore decided by a multidisciplinary team, not a single specialist.
Treatment Approach: CRS With HIPEC
HIPEC nearly always follows cytoreductive surgery (CRS), in which the surgical team removes all visible tumour from the abdominal cavity. That may involve sections of affected organs or peritoneal lining. Once the visible disease is cleared, a heated chemotherapy solution circulates through the abdomen for a set period, reaching areas resection could not fully address. The abdomen is then closed, and the patient moves into recovery. Both stages take place in one continuous operation, so it is considerably longer than standard cancer surgery. Families can ask about HIPEC surgery in Malad, Mumbai at any point.
Recovery centres on nutritional support, gradual mobility and careful wound care. Fatigue in the following weeks is expected and not a sign of a problem. Energy and appetite improve gradually, at the care team's pace rather than a fixed timeline.
HIPEC at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Malad
CRS-HIPEC involves a long hospital stay and recovery that a family shares. CritiCare Asia Hospitals in Malad, Mumbai is equipped to support this. Surgical oncology and chemotherapy planning are brought together in one team. Disease extent and overall fitness are reviewed with the patient and family, and HIPEC is recommended only after that review. Speak with our oncology team to understand whether it fits your case.