Surgical Treatment Options Flashcards
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What does HIPEC stand for in peritoneal mesothelioma treatment?
Answer: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
HIPEC stands for Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, where heated chemotherapy drugs are circulated directly in the abdominal cavity during surgery.
Which chemotherapy drug is most commonly used in HIPEC for peritoneal mesothelioma?
Answer: Cisplatin
Cisplatin is the most commonly used chemotherapy agent in HIPEC for peritoneal mesothelioma treatment.
What is the 5-year survival rate for peritoneal mesothelioma patients who undergo CRS + HIPEC?
Answer: 40–50%
Selected peritoneal mesothelioma patients treated with CRS + HIPEC can achieve 5-year survival rates of approximately 40–50%.
What is a contraindication for CRS + HIPEC in peritoneal mesothelioma?
Answer: Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) score greater than 20
A high Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) score greater than 20 generally indicates too extensive disease for complete cytoreduction, contraindicating CRS + HIPEC.
What does 'R0 resection' mean in the context of mesothelioma surgery?
Answer: Complete resection with no microscopic residual disease
R0 resection means complete surgical removal with no microscopic residual disease at the margins, the goal of curative surgery.
Which minimally invasive surgical approach is used for peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis and staging?
Answer: Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy allows minimally invasive visualization and biopsy of peritoneal surfaces for diagnosis and staging of peritoneal mesothelioma.