Ovarian cancer remains a significant cause of cancer-related deaths among women, often diagnosed in advanced stages when it spreads to the peritoneal cavity, a condition known as peritoneal carcinomatosis. This recent case report discusses a 49-year-old patient with advanced ovarian cancer, highlighting innovative treatment methods combining surgery and targeted chemotherapy.
The patient underwent a combination of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). HIPEC involves the application of heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity post-surgery, improving drug effectiveness while minimizing systemic toxicity. This approach, based on recent advancements and clinical trials, has shown promise in extending survival and reducing recurrence.
Studies, including the landmark Dutch trial, support HIPEC’s role in increasing survival rates for patients with stage III ovarian cancer. This case demonstrates positive outcomes following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, interval CRS, and HIPEC, with follow-up scans showing no recurrence. The success of such treatments is gradually shaping clinical guidelines, with HIPEC being increasingly recognized for its potential to improve long-term outcomes in ovarian cancer cases.
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