{"id":141,"date":"2017-05-08T22:07:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T02:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2025-12-23T18:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T23:16:30","slug":"cytoreduction-hipec","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/","title":{"rendered":"Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC?<\/h2>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a type of surgery for patients with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This two-part peritoneal mesothelioma surgery involves:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Removing visible tumors from the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Bathing the abdominal cavity in heated chemotherapy to kill remaining cancer cells<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC is an effective treatment that can improve patients\u2019 length and quality of life. In fact, it\u2019s still the gold standard in treating this cancer more than 40 years after Dr. Paul Sugarbaker helped develop it.<\/p>\n<p>More than 69% of patients are still alive 5 years after receiving cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, according to the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.<\/p>\n<p>Use our<strong> Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to find top HIPEC surgeons near you and get help preparing for your first appointment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 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img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Mesothelioma Cytoreduction With HIPEC Procedure<\/h2>\n<p>A mesothelioma doctor with expertise in surgical oncology performs the cytoreduction with HIPEC procedure while the patient is under general anesthesia.<\/p>\n<p>The entire surgery can take anywhere from <strong>4-10 hours<\/strong>, depending on how far the cancer has spread and other factors.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about this surgical treatment for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma cancer<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 1: Cytoreductive Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>During the first phase of HIPEC cytoreductive surgery, a <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctor<\/a> surgically removes all visible tumors and diseased tissue from the abdomen in a process called tumor debulking.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, the surgeon makes an incision that extends from the bottom of the sternum (breast bone) to the top of the pubic bone.<\/p>\n<p>The surgeon may need to perform a resection (removal of organs or parts of organs) to rid the area of tumors.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19426\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19426 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cytoreduction-w-HIPEC.png\" alt=\"The two steps of cytoreduction surgery with HIPEC are shown in an illustration.\" width=\"670\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cytoreduction-w-HIPEC.png 670w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Cytoreduction-w-HIPEC-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Illustration showing the two-part cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC procedure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Phase 2: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)<\/h3>\n<p>After the surgery is complete, the chemotherapy is administered. This process takes <strong>1-2 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The HIPEC procedure involves the following steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The surgeon inserts a catheter (flexible tube) into an incision in the abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>The catheter is connected to a machine that heats the chemotherapy to 108\u00b0F and pumps it inside the body. The cytoreductive chemotherapy solution is heated to 108\u00b0F as cancer cells die at about 104\u00b0F and healthy cells die at about 111.2\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>The surgeon may gently rock the patient\u2019s body so the chemotherapy reaches all areas of the abdominal cavity.<\/li>\n<li>After the treatment is complete, the doctor drains the <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">chemotherapy drugs<\/a> from the cavity and rinses it with a saline solution.<\/li>\n<li>The surgeon closes any open incisions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The main goal of HIPEC treatment is to rid the affected area of any remaining mesothelioma cancer cells. This minimizes the chance of new tumors growing from cells the naked eye can\u2019t see.<\/p>\n<p>The high temperature causes blood vessels to expand and allows the chemotherapy drugs to go deeper and eliminate cancerous cells. In addition, the chemotherapy stays in the abdomen where it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<p>As 90% of the chemotherapy stays in the abdominal cavity, patients have less serious side effects than those who receive intravenous chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Types of Chemotherapy Delivered to the Abdomen<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to HIPEC, doctors may recommend other treatments that deliver chemotherapy directly into the abdomen for some patients with peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/pipac\/\">Pressurized intraperitoneal aerosol chemotherapy (PIPAC)<\/a> <\/strong>is a minimally invasive treatment. Instead of a large surgery, doctors use small incisions to spray chemotherapy as a fine mist into the abdomen. PIPAC may be an option for patients who are not healthy enough for major surgery or whose cancer has returned after other treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/nipec\/\">Normothermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (NIPEC)<\/a> <\/strong>delivers chemotherapy into the abdomen at normal body temperature. It is often used after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC as ongoing treatment to help control remaining cancer cells over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not every patient is a candidate for PIPAC or NIPEC. A mesothelioma specialist can help determine whether these treatments may be appropriate based on a patient\u2019s overall health, cancer stage, and treatment goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Life Expectancy After HIPEC Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Many mesothelioma patients are able to live for years after undergoing cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p>A study published in <em>Cancer Management and Research<\/em> reported that patients who got this treatment had an average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a> of <strong>53 months \u2014 or nearly 4.5 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, the Washington Cancer Institute reported that about 80% of patients lived 5 years or more if they received additional chemotherapy after undergoing cytoreduction with HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that these numbers are estimates and that each person\u2019s case is unique. Many patients have lived for a decade or more with the help of mesothelioma treatments and the support of their family and friends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode hope has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/alexis-kidd.jpg\" alt=\"Alexis Kidd\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>Houston resident <a href=\"\/blog\/alexis-kidd-surviving-mesothelioma\/\">Alexis Kidd<\/a> was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007 and underwent cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. More than 16 years later, Alexis is still thriving and inspiring others who are battling this rare cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC Risks and Side Effects<\/h2>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery is an effective <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatment<\/a> that can add years to a patient\u2019s life, but as with any operation, it comes with its share of risks. Patients may experience postoperative complications that can impact their recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health risks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Blood clots<\/li>\n<li>Fistula (abnormal connections between organs)<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal problems<\/li>\n<li>Heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n<li>Internal bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Patients may also have side effects from both the surgical procedure and chemo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Bloating<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite and weight<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Temporary loss of bowel function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Even though some of these side effects can be serious, they usually get better with time. A mesothelioma doctor can tell you if you\u2019re a candidate for cytoreductive surgery and explain the risks and side effects.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor <\/strong>to ensure you walk away with the information you need to move forward.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/doctor-questions\/\" title=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>Patients can expect to spend <strong>1-3 months<\/strong> recovering from cytoreduction with HIPEC. However, it may take up to a year for them to feel like they did before this cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Patients typically spend 5-7 days in a hospital or mesothelioma cancer center after their surgery. Sometimes, patients may need to get nutrition through a feeding tube while they recover.<\/p>\n<p>Upon discharge, patients should be able to walk and eat food by mouth, and pain from the surgery should be under control.<\/p>\n<p>Once home, patients may feel tired for several months. While it\u2019s essential for patients to rest, they should also get up and move to fight fatigue and prevent complications like blood clots in the legs and pneumonia.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cPatients should continue doing the things they enjoy and set goals throughout their recovery.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2013 Tufts Medical Center<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Proper <a href=\"\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">diet and nutrition<\/a> can also help patients heal from cytoreduction and HIPEC. Most cancer centers have dieticians who work with patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p>Patients should expect to have a follow-up appointment with their doctor 1 to 2 weeks after discharge and then regular follow-up appointments and lab work moving forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Find Doctors for Mesothelioma Cytoreduction With HIPEC<\/h2>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC is considered the premier standard of care for treating patients with peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure has allowed many patients to live long, fulfilling lives and has given them more time to spend with the people they love.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can connect you with specialists who perform cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC and even help schedule your first appointment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Find a mesothelioma doctor today<\/a> and see if you may benefit from this life-extending procedure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma Cytoreduction With HIPEC FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>HIPEC is a special two-stage procedure for peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, doctors perform surgery to remove as much of the cancer as they can. They may also remove affected organs or tissues, such as parts of the peritoneum (abdominal lining), organs like the colon or spleen, and any other areas where cancer has spread.<\/li>\n<li>The surgical team then pumps heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen to kill any leftover cancer cells.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the success rate of cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC?<\/h3><div><p>Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC is very successful in many cases. Recent data shows it increases overall <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">survival rates<\/a> in peritoneal mesothelioma cancer patients by 50-90%.<\/p>\n<p>Today, 69% of patients who undergo cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC are still alive after 5 years, according to University of Maryland Medical Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the life expectancy after HIPEC surgery?<\/h3><div><p>The average life expectancy after HIPEC surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma is about <strong>53 months<\/strong>, or nearly 4.5 years. This is much longer than the average life expectancy for peritoneal mesothelioma without treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Some survivors, such as <a href=\"\/blog\/julie-19-year-mesothelioma-survivor\/\">Julie Gundlach<\/a>, have lived 15 years or more after the procedure, especially if their cancer is caught early and hasn\u2019t spread.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the recovery time for cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC?<\/h3><div><p>On average, patients can expect to spend <strong>1-3 months<\/strong> recovering from HIPEC cytoreductive surgery. This includes a hospital stay of about 1 week and then the rest of the time spent healing at home.<\/p>\n<p>While patients typically feel better a few months after <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">mesothelioma surgery<\/a>, it may take them up to a year to feel back to normal. Of course, every patient is different and may face unique health challenges. For this reason, patients should consult with their doctors about recovery times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the most common complication of cytoreductive surgery?<\/h3><div><p>The most common complications of cytoreductive surgery are <strong>bleeding<\/strong> and <strong>infection<\/strong>. Your medical team will address any complications that may arise as you recover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"6\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the long-term side effects of HIPEC?<\/h3><div><p>Long-term side effects of cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Trouble breathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your health care provider can help you manage long-term symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;HIPEC is a special two-stage procedure for peritoneal mesothelioma.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ol&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;First, doctors perform surgery to remove as much of the cancer as they can. 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This is much longer than the average life expectancy for peritoneal mesothelioma without treatment.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Some survivors, such as Julie Gundlach, have lived 15 years or more after the procedure, especially if their cancer is caught early and hasn\u2019t spread.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the recovery time for cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;On average, patients can expect to spend &lt;strong&gt;1-3 months&lt;\/strong&gt; recovering from HIPEC cytoreductive surgery. This includes a hospital stay of about 1 week and then the rest of the time spent healing at home.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;While patients typically feel better a few months after mesothelioma surgery, it may take them up to a year to feel back to normal. Of course, every patient is different and may face unique health challenges. For this reason, patients should consult with their doctors about recovery times.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the most common complication of cytoreductive surgery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The most common complications of cytoreductive surgery are &lt;strong&gt;bleeding&lt;\/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;infection&lt;\/strong&gt;. Your medical team will address any complications that may arise as you recover.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What are the long-term side effects of HIPEC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;Long-term side effects of cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC include:&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;ul&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Diarrhea&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Constipation&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Insomnia&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Fatigue&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;li&gt;Trouble breathing&lt;\/li&gt;\n&lt;\/ul&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Your health care provider can help you manage long-term symptoms.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}}]}<\/script><style type=\"text\/css\">.faq-wrap{background:#E4F4F6;padding:20px 15px;margin:40px -15px}.faq-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq{background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 20px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);margin:15px 0 0 0}.faq-wrap .faq:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap .faq .faq-heading{color:#100134;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:15px}.faq-wrap .faq p{margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.5}.faq-wrap .faq p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more{color:#248AFF;display:block;padding-right:17px;text-align:right;position:relative;line-height:1}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited{color:#248AFF}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited:hover,.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:hover{color:#34d}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:after{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e905\";position:absolute;right:0;top:3px}h2.faq-wrap-heading{margin-bottom:25px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.faq-wrap{padding:25px 15px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.faq-wrap{border-radius:10px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding:25px}.faq-wrap .faq{padding:25px}.faq-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC? 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