Professor Hagit Tulchinskyleading colorectal surgeon
Top Ichilov Clinic – we can help you
Cancer of the abdominal organs is one of the most difficult types of oncological pathology to treat. Surgical intervention followed by a series of standard chemotherapy sessions often does not yield the desired results, while the patient experiences severe pain, and their quality of life decreases sharply. Today we can help you. At the Top Ichilov clinic, the latest development in the treatment of abdominal organ cancer – HIPEC – is actively and effectively applied.
What is HIPEC?
HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) is a revolutionary new method for treating late-stage abdominal organ cancer. Successful results from its application at the Top Ichilov clinic give hope to patients who considered their diagnosis a death sentence.
The procedure is based on the combined use of chemotherapy and thermal exposure directly during the operation. After the removal of the tumor mass, a large dose of heated chemotherapy drugs is introduced into the abdominal cavity using a perfusion machine, significantly enhancing their effectiveness on the affected area.
HIPEC can rightfully be called a breakthrough in oncology, as this method not only offers chances for salvation but also significantly alleviates patients' suffering, improving their quality of life at the most severe stages of abdominal organ cancer. The Top Ichilov clinic has accumulated substantial practical experience in applying this method.
In which diseases is HIPEC applicable?
- colon cancer;
- stomach cancer;
- ovarian cancer;
- peritoneal pseudomyxoma;
- appendiceal carcinoma;
- mesothelioma;
- recurrent ovarian carcinoma;
- ascites due to carcinomatosis of the peritoneum with any tumor.
The HIPEC procedure is most suitable for patients suffering from a peritoneal plasma barrier, which blocks the entry of high-concentration chemotherapy drugs into the bloodstream, reducing the effectiveness of traditional chemotherapy. An additional advantage of the HIPEC procedure (hot chemotherapy) is the localized impact on the affected abdominal organs, which reduces the likelihood of side effects.
Doctors at the Top Ichilov Clinic – world-class specialists in the clinical application of the HIPEC method
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Ovarian diseases
- Treatment of cecal cancer
- Treatment of colon cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Intestinal cancer
- Pleural cancer