HIPEC

What is HIPEC?

HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) is given during an operation. The surgeon first removes the visible tumours in the abdomen (cytoreductive surgery).

A heated chemotherapy solution is then circulated inside the abdominal cavity for a set time, before it is drained and the operation is completed.

Who may need it?

It may be considered for selected patients whose cancer has spread to the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum), for example from colorectal, ovarian or appendix cancers, or with peritoneal mesothelioma. The oncology team decides whether a patient is suitable.

Planning HIPEC in India

Send your recent reports and scans. We share opinions and written estimates from our partner hospitals, so you can compare options before you travel.

Once you choose, your case manager helps with the medical visa, travel, your stay near the hospital and follow-up after you return home.