{"id":21985,"date":"2023-05-22T08:53:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:53:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=21985"},"modified":"2025-08-26T18:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T22:38:49","slug":"peritonectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/peritonectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is a Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>A peritonectomy is a commonly used treatment for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">malignant peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><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><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Peritonectomy Definition<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>A peritonectomy is a surgical procedure in which doctors remove the parietal peritoneum (the outer lining of the abdomen).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A peritonectomy for mesothelioma might be performed as part of a more extensive treatment known as <strong>cytoreductive surgery<\/strong> or debulking. This treatment was developed by peritoneal mesothelioma specialist Dr. Paul Sugarbaker in 1995 and has become the gold standard in treating this cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery removes the peritoneum and cancer neoplasms (growths or tumors) through a peritonectomy. Other surgical techniques and heated chemotherapy will also be used during cytoreductive surgery to help patients.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to get a peritonectomy surgery or other top mesothelioma treatments, we can help. Connect with skilled specialists now using our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Doctor Match<\/strong>.<\/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 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap 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 id=\"what\">What to Expect During a Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Below is an overview of what patients can expect leading up to, during, and after a peritonectomy for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Surgical Consultation<\/h3>\n<p>The first step is a consultation with a surgical oncology (cancer) team. Consultations let patients meet the surgical team virtually or in-person to learn about cytoreductive surgery and the peritonectomy procedure.<\/p>\n<p>During the consultation, oncologists will review the patient\u2019s medical records and see if cytoreductive surgery will be a good fit for their case. They also will provide guidance about how to prepare for the surgery and what to expect afterward.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Cytoreductive Procedure<\/h3>\n<p>Peritonectomy for mesothelioma and cytoreductive surgery are performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the team will remove the peritoneum and as much cancerous tissue as possible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Dr. Sugarbaker\u2019s peritonectomy procedure involves performing the surgery<strong> up to six times<\/strong> on different spots within the abdomen to get rid of all the cancerous tumors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The doctors may also remove cancerous portions of nearby organs like the liver if the cancer has spread (metastasized). Instead of a peritonectomy, a different surgical technique called resection is used in these cases.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Heated Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>Once the peritonectomies and overall cytoreductive surgery have been completed, doctors will treat the patient with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to destroy microscopic cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>This is performed by administering heated chemotherapy drugs right into the surgery site. Doxorubicin, mitomycin C, and cisplatin are the most commonly used HIPEC medications, as noted in a report published in the journal <em>BJS Open<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In total, <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreduction with HIPEC<\/a> can take up to 10 hours, according to the University of Maryland Medical System.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Peritonectomy Recovery<\/h3>\n<p>After getting cytoreductive surgery \u2014 including peritonectomy and HIPEC \u2014 the patient can expect a hospital stay ranging from 8-22 days while they recover, as noted by Moffitt Cancer Center.<\/p>\n<p>Patients will also likely receive food and fluids through an IV at first before returning to a solid diet.<\/p>\n<p>Once discharged, the patient should rest at home for a few more weeks. Moffitt Cancer Center notes that it takes <strong>3 months in total<\/strong> to recover from cytoreduction with HIPEC. The patient should attend follow-up appointments with their oncologists after discharge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><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 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now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>What Are the Side Effects of Peritoneum Removal?<\/h2>\n<p>Patients who have their peritoneum removed could suffer from postoperative side effects or complications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peritonectomy complications include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Excessive bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Ileus (intestinal muscles won\u2019t contract)<\/li>\n<li>Infections<\/li>\n<li>Leakage from surgery site<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Pneumonia<\/li>\n<li>Pulmonary embolism (blockage in pulmonary arteries)<\/li>\n<li>Renal (kidney) damage<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Urinary tract infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Severe complications like fistulas (abnormal connections between organs), sepsis, and morbidity (death) can also occur in some patients who receive mesothelioma peritonectomies as part of cytoreductive surgery.<\/p>\n<p>If the patient experiences any of the symptoms above after discharge, they should 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src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mesothelioma-Peritonectomy-603x337.jpg\" alt=\"Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma Video Thumbnail\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" width=\"603\" height=\"337\" \/><\/noscript><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Youtube Video\" class=\"embed-play\" data-youtube-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VfYYj2MOWs\" data-embed-id=\"0VfYYj2MOWs\" data-video-category=\"treatment\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Play Button of Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Play Video<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"under-video-text\"><p>A peritonectomy is a commonly used surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma. It allows doctors to remove the abdomen lining and any cancer tumors found inside. This surgery may be able to help you or a loved one live longer after a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. <a href=\"#\" data-collapsed=\"true\" title=\"Click to read Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma transcript \" class=\"show-more\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"Read Transcript of Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma\">View Transcript.<\/a><\/p><p class=\"duration\">Duration: <strong>1 min 01 sec<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"video-transcript\"><p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma you may have heard of a surgical procedure called peritonectomy. This procedure involves removing the lining of the abdominal cavity which can help mesothelioma patients live longer. A peritonectomy is often performed as part of cytoreductive surgery which is a comprehensive cancer treatment aimed at removing as many visible abdominal tumors as possible. This type of surgery has been shown to greatly improve survival time for peritoneal mesothelioma patients. A peritonectomy is a complex procedure performed by a team of highly trained surgeons and can take several hours to complete. Our team can help you access top treatments like a peritonectomy if you qualify. We work with leading Cancer Centers across the country to provide patients with the best possible care. Mesothelioma Hope is here to support your family at every step of your cancer journey. To learn more about peritonectomy and other treatment options for mesothelioma, contact us today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"see-more-videos\"><a href=\"\/video-library\/?cat=treatment\" data-ce-category=\"Video\" data-ce-label=\"See More - Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma\">See More Treatment Videos<\/a><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"VideoObject\", \"name\": \"Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma\", \"uploadDate\": \"2023-11-29T00:00:00-05:00\", \"thumbnail\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mesothelioma-Peritonectomy.jpg\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mesothelioma-Peritonectomy.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VfYYj2MOWs\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0VfYYj2MOWs\", \"caption\": \"A peritonectomy is a commonly used surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma. 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This type of surgery has been shown to greatly improve survival time for peritoneal mesothelioma patients. A peritonectomy is a complex procedure performed by a team of highly trained surgeons and can take several hours to complete. Our team can help you access top treatments like a peritonectomy if you qualify. We work with leading Cancer Centers across the country to provide patients with the best possible care. Mesothelioma Hope is here to support your family at every step of your cancer journey. To learn more about peritonectomy and other treatment options for mesothelioma, contact us today.&lt;\/p&gt; \",\"publisher\" : {\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/#organization\"}}, {\"@type\": \"MediaObject\", \"thumbnailUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mesothelioma-Peritonectomy.jpg\", \"embedUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VfYYj2MOWs\", \"uploadDate\": \"2023-11-29T00:00:00-05:00\", \"duration\": \"T01M01S\", \"startTime\": \"0:00\", \"endTime\": \"1:01\"}]}<\/script><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"who\">Who Can Undergo a Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors can see if you can safely undergo cytoreduction with HIPEC once your peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis is confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, patients should be in good overall health if they want to receive this surgery. This is because cytoreduction with HIPEC is very aggressive and taxing on the body.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors will also need to see how far the cancer has spread through the patient\u2019s body before starting any treatment plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"did-you-know icon-bell\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.did-you-know{background:#F3F2F0;border-radius:10px;margin:40px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 80px;position:relative}.did-you-know:before{position:absolute;left:20px;top:20px;width:45px;height:45px;background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50px;color:#fff;text-align:center;line-height:45px;font-size:27px}.did-you-know .heading{font-size:24px;color:#100134;padding:10px 0;display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.did-you-know{padding:25px 25px 25px 90px}.did-you-know:before{left:25px;top:25px}.did-you-know .heading{padding:8px 0}.did-you-know h2,.did-you-know .h2,.did-you-know h3,.did-you-know .h3{font-size:24px;line-height:1.14}}<\/style><strong class=\"heading\">Did You Know?<\/strong><p>Some peritoneal mesothelioma patients have cancer that\u2019s unresectable, meaning a peritonectomy and other surgeries won\u2019t remove it fully.<\/p>\n<p>Other patients may not want to undergo major surgery. In these cases, doctors will recommend using chemotherapy alone to shrink cancer tumors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"prog\">How Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma Affects Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>As part of cytoreduction with HIPEC, a peritonectomy for mesothelioma can greatly improve a mesothelioma patient\u2019s <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis<\/a> (health outlook). It\u2019s possible for many patients to <strong>achieve long-term survival<\/strong> following this treatment.<\/p>\n<p>A 2022 report published by the <em>Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/em> looked at past studies in which patients were treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The study authors found:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>life expectancy<\/strong> of peritoneal mesothelioma patients ranged from <strong>3-5 years<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>5-year <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">survival rates<\/a><\/strong> (number of patients still alive after 5 years) were between <strong>36% and 53%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some peritoneal mesothelioma patients have lived for 15 years or more following this treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>Without undergoing treatments like a peritonectomy for mesothelioma, patients typically live for 6 months to 1 year, as noted in a 2020 report published by <em>Translational Lung Cancer Research<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about treatments that can help improve your prognosis and quality of life.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;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:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; 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For over 25 years, our team has helped mesothelioma patients and their families access life-changing treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We can connect you with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doctors and cancer centers that treat mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li>Financial resources to help cover your medical expenses<\/li>\n<li>Peer mentors and mesothelioma support groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call us at <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match service<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Peritonectomy for Mesothelioma FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the life expectancy of a peritonectomy patient?<\/h3><div><p>The life expectancy of a peritonectomy patient with peritoneal mesothelioma is typically<strong> 3 to 7 years<\/strong>. The exact outlook depends on things like the stage of the cancer, the person\u2019s overall health, and how much of the tumor the surgeon is able to remove.<\/p>\n<p>Some people live even longer than expected, especially if their cancer is caught early and the surgery goes well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The most effective surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma is called cytoreduction with HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors first perform peritonectomies and other surgeries to remove the cancer from the abdominal lining and parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Then they send warm chemotherapy drugs into the abdomen to destroy leftover cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>This treatment can help some peritoneal mesothelioma patients live for years or even decades. It can also help patients with other peritoneal surface malignancies (cancers) like ovarian cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the recovery time for a peritonectomy?<\/h3><div><p>Recovery from a peritonectomy can take time. <strong>Most patients stay in the hospital for 10 to 14 days<\/strong>, though it may be longer if there are complications. The first 4 to 6 weeks involve significant rest, with limited physical activity and some pain or fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Full recovery usually takes 3 to 6 months<\/strong>, though some patients may take longer to regain their strength. Regular follow-ups are needed to check for complications like infection or bowel issues, and patients may need to adjust their diet and activity level as they heal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the life expectancy of a peritonectomy patient?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The life expectancy of a peritonectomy patient with peritoneal mesothelioma is typically&lt;strong&gt; 3 to 7 years&lt;\/strong&gt;. 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