新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术及术后腹腔热灌注化疗治疗晚期卵巢癌的疗效观察

  目的   探讨新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术及术后腹腔热灌注治疗晚期卵巢癌的临床疗效。   方法   分析郑州人民医院从2009年4月至2012年7月收治的60例晚期卵巢癌的患者,分为两组,研究组患者术前采取新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术及术后腹腔热灌注辅助化疗2次（顺铂80 mg）,术后给予TC/TP方案化疗,对照组采取常规肿瘤细胞减灭术+术后TC/TP方案化疗,比较两组患者在手术时间、出血量、腹水量、术后化疗疗程、疗效、复发与死亡、生存率等数据的差异。   结果   研究组患者在术中的各项疗效指标优于对照组,且有统计学显著性差异（P < 0.05）,临床治疗有效率高于对照组。   结论   在临床上对于晚期卵巢癌患者采取术前新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术术后腹腔热灌注辅助化疗,对于患者的疗效较常规的方法有较大的提高,值得在临床上进行推广。      

新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术及术后腹腔热灌注化疗在晚期卵巢癌治疗中的应用价值分析

目的 研究新辅助化疗(NACT)联合肿瘤细胞减灭术(CDS)及术后腹腔热灌注化疗(IPHC)治疗晚期卵巢癌的临床疗效.方法 选择86例Ⅲ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌患者,依据随机数字表法将患者分为试验组(n=43)和对照组(n=43).试验组患者行NACT联合CDS及术后IPHC治疗,对照组患者行CDS联合卡铂/顺铂化疗治疗.观察两组患者的术中和术后指标、治疗前后外周血T淋巴细胞因子水平、术后不适和不良反应发生率及临床疗效.结果 试验组患者术中腹腔积液量和失血量明显少于对照组,手术时间、术后化疗疗程和住院时间明显短于对照组(P﹤0.01).试验组患者术后发热率、感染率低于对照组,术后切口Ⅱ期愈合率高于对照组(P﹤0.05).治疗后,试验组患者的CD3+CD56+、CD3+CD4+水平及CD3+CD4+/CD3+CD8+明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P﹤0.01).两组患者恶心呕吐、腹泻腹痛、便秘、肝肾毒性、骨髓抑制不良反应发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P﹥0.05).试验组患者的客观有效率为62.79％(27/43),高于对照组的37.21％(16/43),差异有统计学意义(P﹤0.05).结论 NACT联合CDS及术后IPHC可有效清除卵巢癌细胞,改善晚期卵巢癌患者的手术指标,提高机体的免疫能力,且不良反应发生率低,疗效较好,值得临床推广.     

术前新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗卵巢癌的疗效观察

目的 探讨术前新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗卵巢癌的临床疗效。方法 选取2015年4月至2018年4月间陕西中医药大学第二附属医院收治的96例老年卵巢癌患者,根据治疗方式不同分为联合组和对照组,每组48例。对照组患者采用肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗,联合组患者在对照组基础上联合采用术前新辅助化疗,比较两组患者的手术指标、近期疗效、血清糖类抗原125(CA125)、血管内皮细胞生长因子(VEGF)、人附睾蛋白4(HE4)、血流参数及免疫功能。结果 联合组患者腹腔积液量、术中出血量、手术时间和住院时间均少于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。联合组患者的客观缓解率为79.2%,高于对照组52.1%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,联合组患者血清CA125、VEGF和HE4水平均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。治疗后,联合组患者收缩期最大流速低于对照组,阻力指数和搏动指数高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.05)。治疗后,两组患者CD3⁺和CD4⁺水平均升高,CD8⁺...     

先期化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术后腹腔热灌注化疗治疗晚期卵巢癌的临床疗效分析

目的 探讨先期化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术后腹腔热灌注化疗治疗晚期卵巢癌的临床疗效.方法 将58例卵巢癌患者随机分为对照组和实验组.对照组采用常规肿瘤细胞减灭术联合术后腹腔热灌注化疗(TC/TP方案),实验组在对照组基础上于术前行新型辅助化疗,对比分析2组患者临床治疗效果.结果 实验组手术时间、术中出血量、腹水量以及术后感染率明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05),但2组患者在住院时间上差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).实验组患者治疗疗程结束后外周血免疫相关指标因子CD3+ CD4+、CD3+ CD56+以及CD3+ CD4 +/CD3+ CD8+与对照组相比,上升趋势更明显,差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).实验组治疗疗程结束后总有效率为72.4％,显著高于对照组(41.4％),具有统计学意义(P＜0.05);实验组与对照组在癌肿的复发率、死亡率以及1年生存率上差异不具统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 先期化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术后腹腔热灌注化疗对晚期卵巢癌的近期疗效显著,可有效改善患者免疫抑制现象.     

晚期卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术术前选择新辅助化疗的评估

卵巢癌是妇科三大肿瘤之一。因卵巢位于盆腔深部,卵巢癌患者多无明显症状,察觉时已是晚期。晚期卵巢癌恶性程度高,预后差,手术辅以化疗是目前主要治疗手段。手术中尽可能切除肿瘤、缩小残留病灶达到理想肿瘤细胞减灭术以延长生存期、改善预后。对于无法手术的晚期卵巢癌患者,新辅助化疗能够改善手术条件,增加手术满意度,是可行的治疗方案。因此,术前对晚期卵巢癌患者手术可行性进行评估,予以患者正确的首选治疗方案,提高手术满意度,避免不必要的剖腹探查。目前用以晚期卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术术前评估的方法有1)影像学检查,如CT、PET,MRI等;2)CA125值,根据CA125值的高低评估手术可行性;3)腹腔镜探查,根据术中所见评估开腹手术可行性;4)其他各种肿瘤标记物如p53。各研究中探讨的手术评估手段大多局限于某一个方面,未能将有意义的预测因素全部纳入进行综合分析,准确性尚存在不足。探索新的方式方法,或是交叉应用两种或两种以上评估手段对晚期卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术可行性进行综合评估,提高手术满意程度,缩小残留病灶,达到延长晚期卵巢癌患者生存时间和改善晚期预后的目的。本文就晚期卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术可行性的评估和新辅助化疗的选择进行综述。     

肿瘤细胞减灭术加腹腔热灌注化疗治疗卵巢癌的术后不良事件分析

目的 探讨晚期卵巢癌及复发性卵巢癌患者经肿瘤细胞减灭术(CRS)和腹腔热灌注化疗(HIPEC)治疗后围手术期的不良事件情况.方法 回顾性分析2015年4月至2019年7月收治的95例经CRS+HIPEC治疗的晚期卵巢癌或复发性卵巢癌患者的临床病理资料.结果 原发性卵巢癌患者44例,复发性卵巢癌患者51例,死亡率和3～4...     

新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗Ⅲ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌的疗效分析

目的 探讨新辅助化疗联合肿瘤细胞减灭术治疗Ⅲ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌的疗效.方法 回顾性分析60例Ⅲ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌的临床治疗相关资料,根据采用的治疗方法不同分为对照组30例和化疗组30例,其中对照组患者仅行肿瘤细胞减灭术,观察组患者术前进行新辅助化疗后再行肿瘤细胞减灭术.比较分析两组患者的肿瘤体积、腹腔积液量、术中出血量、手术时间和住院时间等相关指标,并观察疗效.结果 观察组患者的肿瘤体积、腹腔积液量、术中出血量、手术时间和住院时间等指标与对照组相比均显著降低(P＜0.05);观察组患者的临床疗效显优于对照组,观察组的总有效率为73.3％,显著高于对照组(43.4％).结论 Ⅲ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌患者肿瘤细胞减灭术之前,进行2～3个疗程的化疗可减少腹腔积液量和术中出血量,缩短手术时间和住院时间,提高临床疗效.     

卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术后腹腔热灌注化疗的不良反应和有效性分析

目的：分析腹腔热灌注化疗治疗卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术后患者的不良反应和有效性。方法：回顾性分析2016年1月至2017年8月于我院妇科肿瘤中心就诊的92例Ⅱ～Ⅳ期卵巢癌患者的病例资料,其中对照组50例,研究组42例,所有患者均行满意的肿瘤细胞减灭术,对照组术后给予6疗程紫杉醇＋卡铂静脉化疗,研究组术后给予2次顺铂腹腔热灌注化疗联合6疗程紫杉醇＋卡铂静脉化疗,所有患者随访24～43个月,观察两组患者不良反应的发生率及治疗的有效性。结果：两组患者腹痛、全身感染、恶心呕吐、骨髓抑制和肝肾功能损伤的发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05)。研究组的中位生存时间较对照组显著延长(42.00个月ｖS36.00个月),研究组的生存情况优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);研究组的中位无进展生存期较对照组显著延长(16.00个月ｖS13.00个月),差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);研究组的2年复发率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05)。结论：顺铂腹腔热灌注化疗能有效改善卵巢癌肿瘤细胞减灭术后患者的预后,延长生存时间,提高生存率,且不增加不良反应的发生率,是一种安全有效的治疗卵巢癌的手段。     

细胞减灭术联合腹腔热灌注化疗治疗晚期卵巢癌的疗效分析

目的 探讨细胞减灭术联合腹腔热灌注化疗(IPHC)治疗晚期卵巢癌的疗效.方法 将90例晚期卵巢癌患者按治疗方法不同分为IPHC组(48例)和常规组(42例),两组患者均予以细胞减灭术,常规组术后予以全身静脉化疗,IPHC组术后予以IPHC+全身静脉化疗.比较两组患者临床疗效、肿瘤血清学指标[白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、人附睾蛋白4(HE4)、糖类抗原125(CA125)]、免疫功能指标[T细胞亚群(CD3+、CD4+、CD8+)]及不良反应.结果 IPHC组患者总有效率高于常规组,差异有统计学意义(P﹤0.05).治疗后,两组患者IL-1β、HE4、CA125水平均下降(P﹤0.05),且IPHC组患者IL-1β、HE4、CA125水平均明显低于常规组(P﹤0.01).治疗后,两组患者CD3+、CD4+水平均上升,CD8+水平均下降(P﹤0.05),且IPHC组患者CD3+、CD4+水平均明显高于常规组,CD8+水平明显低于常规组(P﹤0.01).两组患者≥3级恶心呕吐、腹泻腹痛、骨髓抑制、肝肾功能不全发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P﹥0.05).结论 细胞减灭术联合IPHC治疗晚期卵巢癌疗效肯定,显著改善肿瘤血清学指标水平,改善卵巢癌免疫抑制,且安全可靠.     

A novel treatment protocol with 6 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in stage III primary ovarian cancer

BackgroundFew prospective studies investigated neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), interval cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in advanced ovarian cancer. We report the results of a phase II study where 6 rather than 3 cycles of NAC, followed by CRS and HIPEC, were adopted (HIPEC_ovaio, EudraCT number 2007-005674-31).Materials and methodsBetween 2007 and 2014, 56 patients with stage III primary ovarian cancer and peritoneal carcinomatosis were assigned to 6 cycles of platinum and taxane-based NAC. Of these, two had progression, 8 underwent palliative surgery, and 46 had CRS and HIPEC.ResultsA complete pathological response was observed in 9 patients. Of 46 patients who completed the treatment protocol, 29 had no macroscopic residual tumor. Postoperative grade III morbidity rate was 28.2%; no grade IV complications or mortality events were observed. Five-year overall survival (OS) of the entire series was 36 ± 7% (median: 36, 95% CI: 26–45 months). In 46 patients treated by CRS and HIPEC, 5-year OS was 42 ± 8% (median: 53, 95% CI: 29–76 months), and 5-year progression-free survival was 26 ± 7% (median: 23, 95% CI: 19–27 months). Completeness of cytoreduction, peritoneal cancer index and FIGO stage resulted as significant prognostic factors.ConclusionsA novel protocol consisting of 6 cycles of NAC, followed by CRS and HIPEC, is associated with notable improvement in peritoneal carcinomatosis, limited postoperative morbidity risk and high survival rates in responders, and could deserve further investigations in randomized clinical trials.     

新辅助化疗对晚期上皮性卵巢癌患者预后的影响

目的 探讨新辅助化疗对Ⅲc～Ⅳ期上皮性卵巢癌患者预后的影响.方法 回顾性分析160例Ⅲc～Ⅳ期上皮性卵巢癌患者的临床病理资料,其中42例患者行新辅助化疗后再行肿瘤细胞减灭术(NAC组),118例患者先行初次肿瘤细胞减灭术(PCS)再行化疗(PCS组),比较两组患者的生存情况及与预后相关的因素.结果新辅助化疗的总有效率为69.1%.在手术时间、术中出血量和输血量等方面,NAC组与PCS组的差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).NAC组肿瘤细胞减灭术的满意率为88.1%,明显高于PCS组(71.2%,P＜0.05).NAC组和PCS组的复发率分别为43.2%和56.0%,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).NAC组的中位无瘤生存时间和中位疾病无进展生存时间分别为7个月和8个月,低于PCS组的13个月和18个月(P＜0.05);但是NAC组和PCS组的中位总生存时间分别为34个月和43个月,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).NAC组有37例患者行满意的肿瘤细胞减灭术(OCS),中位总生存时间为34个月;PCS组有84例患者行OCS,中位总生存时间为48个月,两组差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 新辅助化疗可以提高Ⅲc-Ⅳ期上皮性卵巢癌患者肿瘤细胞减灭术的满意率,但未降低患者治疗后的复发率,也未延长患者的总生存时间.     

细胞减灭术联合腹腔热灌注化疗治疗结直肠癌腹膜转移的临床应用与展望

结直肠癌为我国常见恶性肿瘤之一, 其发病率逐年上升。腹膜为结直肠癌第2常见转移部位, 早期诊断困难, 预后不良。既往多采取全身性系统静脉化疗作为腹膜转移的主要治疗策略, 其全身不良反应明显, 且不能有效控制肿瘤进展。近年来, 外科技术、理念、设备的不断发展以及新的化疗药物与靶向药物的出现改善了结直肠癌腹膜转移患者的生存质量及预后。细胞减灭术(CRS)联合腹腔热灌注化疗(HIPEC)可在有效清除腹腔内游离癌细胞与亚临床病灶的同时, 减轻化疗药物带来的全身不良反应, 最大程度上实现宏观与微观的肿瘤根治, 目前, CRS+HIPEC已被国内外作为结直肠癌腹膜转移的一线治疗方案。文章分析总结了CRS+HIPEC治疗结直肠癌腹膜转移的生存疗效、预后因素分析、化疗安全性等问题, 探讨了HIPEC治疗目前存在的问题与争议。     

Morbidity and mortality outcomes of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in patients with primary and recurrent advanced ovarian cancer

Background

The aim of this study is to report the perioperative outcomes of CRS and HIPEC from a single institution and review those factors that are associated with a poor perioperative outcome in patients with peritoneal dissemination from primary or recurrent ovarian cancer.

Patients and method

A retrospective cohort study setting was conducted in a third level hospital peritoneal surface malignancy program. Ninety one patients diagnosed with ovarian peritoneal carcinomatosis, primary and recurrent without extraperitoneal metastasis were included for cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC with paclitaxel. We analyzed the postoperative morbidity rates and a univariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with overall (grade I–IV) and major (grade III–IV) postoperative morbidity were performed.

Results

Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) upper than 12 (OR = 2.942 95%: 1.892–9.594 p = 0.044) was an independent factor associated with the occurrence of I–IV postoperative morbidity. Regarding major complications (grade III–IV), on multivariate analysis, in addition to PCI >12 (OR = 6.692, 95% CI: 1974–45, 674, p = 0.032), the need to carry out intestinal resection (OR = 4.987, 95% CI: 1350–27, 620, p = 0.046) was an independent factor related with major morbidity (grade III–IV).

Conclusions

The use of HIPEC after aggressive cytoreductive surgery in patients with ovarian cancer with peritoneal dissemination can be performed with acceptable postoperative morbidity rates. Knowledge of the factors associated with the onset of these postoperative adverse events allows better management of the same and offers the patient a safe procedure.     

Outcomes for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the elderly

BackgroundCytoreductive surgery (CRS) with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has gained acceptance in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) with reported morbidity and mortality rates of 27–56% and 0–11% respectively. The safety and outcome of such major operation in the elderly remains unclear. We report our experience at a high volume tertiary center.MethodA total of 170 consecutive patients underwent CRS-HIPEC for peritoneal carcinomatosis between March 2007 and July 2012. Mitomycin C (88.8%) was administered intraperitoneally at 42 °C for 90 min. Patients were categorized into two groups according to the age at the time of surgery: Group 1 (≤65 years-old) and Group 2 (>65 years-old). Differences between the groups were analyzed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify variables associated with major morbidity.ResultsOf the 170 patients, 35 were older than 65 years. The two most common tumor sites were colorectal and appendiceal cancer. The perioperative morbidity and mortality rates in the elderly were 18.8% and 8.6% respectively. Gender, tumor type, estimated blood loss >400 mL, intraoperative blood transfusion, operative time >6 h, bowel anastomosis, intraoperative PCI >16, and extent of cytoreduction (Δ PCI) were not associated with major morbidity in the older group (p > 0.05). At a median follow-up of 15.7 months (0.2–53.5 months), recurrence rate for colorectal/appendiceal PC at 1 year was 48.0% in Group 1 and 44.3% in Group 2 (p = NS). Median survival for the colorectal/appendiceal carcinomatosis patients in Group 1 (n = 81) was 29.79 (SE 4.7) months and in Group 2 (n = 20) was 21.2 (SE 3.0) months, (p = 0.06, NS).ConclusionCRS-HIPEC procedures for peritoneal carcinomatosis in the elderly demonstrate comparable perioperative outcome in well-selected patients. Optimal cytoreduction was achieved in the majority of cases and survival was not significantly different from that of the younger group.     

腔镜辅助下乳腺癌保乳术结合新辅助化疗的临床疗效观察

目的探讨腔镜辅助下乳腺癌保乳术结合新辅助化疗治疗乳腺癌的临床疗效。方法将2010年3月至2012年10月间收治的90例早期乳腺癌患者分为试验组和对照组,每组45例。试验组患者采用保乳术结合新辅助化疗治疗,对照组采用传统根治术疗法,比较两组患者的临床疗效。结果试验组患者的手术时间、术中出血量、住院时间和并发症发生率明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论腔镜辅助下保乳术结合新辅助化疗治疗乳腺癌临床疗效显著,值得临床进一步推广。     

Systemic chemotherapy before cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) in patients with high-grade mucinous carcinoma peritonei of appendiceal origin

BackgroundThe role of systemic chemotherapy (SC) before cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) in appendiceal high-grade mucinous carcinoma peritonei (HGMCP) is controversial. We analyzed the effect of SC prior to CRS/HIPEC in HGMCP.MethodsA prospective database of CRS/HIPEC procedures for HGMCP without signet ring cells and with signet ring cells (HGMCP-S) from 1998 to 2017 was reviewed. Exclusion criteria was prior surgery >5 regions or >2 regimens of prior SC. Perioperative variables were analyzed.ResultsThere were 140 HGMCP/HGMCP-S identified: 64 with prior SC (preSC) and 76 without (noSC). Groups were balanced for lymph node status, complete cytoreduction rate, disease burden, complications, and postoperative SC. PreSC had more HGMCP-S, moderately/poorly differentiated histology, and longer time-to-surgery (median: 6 vs 2 months, p < 0.001). Median overall survival (mOS) was 40 vs 86 and median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 19 vs 43 months for preSC vs noSC, respectively (p = 0.006 and p = 0.007). In HGMCP-S subanalysis, mOS was 25 vs 39 and mPFS 16 vs 29 months for preSC vs noSC, respectively (p = 0.188 and p = 0.063). In moderately/poorly differentiated histology subanalysis, mOS was 38 vs 56 and mPFS 18 vs 29 months in preSC vs noSC, respectively (p = 0.199 and 0.082). Prior SC was not linked to improved OS or PFS in non-signet ring HGMCP or well-differentiated histology subanalysis.ConclusionPrior SC was not associated with less disease burden, better cytoreduction rates, or improved clinical outcomes in HGMCP, regardless of histopathologic subtype. Traditional SC agents may not be effective in HGMCP in the neoadjuvant setting.     

Quality of life in patients with peritoneal surface malignancies after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Background

An increasing number of patients are presenting with peritoneal carcinomatosis and more centers are performing cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). While morbidity and mortality are shown to be acceptable, quality of life after surgery should be assessed.

Methods

63 patients who had CRS and HIPEC from 2001 to 2012 and who were still alive and on follow up were included. The EORTC-QLQ-C30 was administered to the patients.

Results

Median age was 53 years (14–71). 44% had ovarian primaries, 21% had appendicael primaries and 19% had colorectal primaries. Median follow-up was 1.08 years (0.06–9.8). The median time from surgery to the questionnaire was 1.3 years (0.24–10.18). There was no statistical difference in scores when comparing by age, gender, recurrence, gender, PCI score, presence of a complication and type of primary cancer. Scores were highest less than 6 months after surgery, dropped subsequently but rose again after 2 years. Our patients had better scores compared to a control group of outpatient cancer patients at our institution as well as the reference EORTC group.

Conclusions

In keeping with previous quality of life studies done for CRS and HIPEC patients, we have shown that our patients can achieve a good quality of life after CRS and HIPEC even with recurrent disease.     

Early and long-term postoperative management following cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Peritoneal surface malignancies have been traditionally regarded as end-stage conditions amenable to merely palliative options. The combination of aggressive cytoreductive surgery (CRS), involving peritonectomy procedures and multivisceral resections, with intra-operative hyperthermic intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and/or early postoperative intra-peritoneal chemotherapy (EPIC) to treat the microscopic residual tumor is a new concept. In recent years, promising results have been reported for peritoneal mesothelioma and carcinomatosis of gastrointestinal and gynaecologic origin treated by this combined protocol. However, CRS with HIPEC and/or EPIC is a complex procedure associated with high rates of potentially life-threatening complications. Furthermore, disease progression following comprehensive treatment is not uncommon and represents a relevant cause of treatment failure. The present paper reviews the available information on early postoperative management and long-term follow-up in patients treated with CRS and intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The peculiar clinical and biological alterations that can be expected during an uncomplicated postoperative course, as compared to standard digestive surgery, are discussed. Early recognition and appropriate management of the most common adverse events are addressed, in order to minimize the impact of treatment-related morbidity on survival and quality of life results. Since re-operative surgery with additional HIPEC, has proven to be useful in selected patients with recurrent disease, long-term surveillance aiming at early detection of postoperative disease progression has become a relevant issue. Current results on follow-up investigations are presented.     

Factors influencing early postoperative recovery after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Background

Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) can prolong survival in selected patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC). However, there is little data on patients’ recovery process after this complex treatment. This study aimed to describe the in-hospital postoperative recovery and factors related to the recovery of patients who undergo CRS and HIPEC.

Method

A retrospective audit of the electronic health record (EHR) was undertaken for 76 PC patients (42 women, 34 men) treated primarily with CRS and HIPEC between 2005 and 2006 in Sweden.

Results

Oral intake, regaining bowel functions and mobilisation usually occurred between 7 and 11 days postoperatively. Patients experienced nausea for up to 13 days postoperatively. Forty-two patients were satisfied with their pain management, which usually took the form of epidural anaesthesia and which continued for about one week post-surgery. Sleep disturbance was observed in 51 patients and psychological problems in 49 patients during the first three postoperative weeks. Tumour burden, stoma formation, use of CPAP, primary diagnosis, and the length of stay in the ICU were factors related to an early recovery process.

Conclusion

Drinking, eating, regaining bowel functions and mobilisation were re-established within 11 days of CRS and HIPEC. Tumour burden, stoma formation, use of CPAP, primary diagnosis and the length of stay in the ICU all had an impact on postoperative recovery, and should be discussed with the patients preoperatively and taken into consideration in designing an individualised patient care plan, in order to attain a more efficient recovery.