{"id":23542,"date":"2024-02-16T10:53:22","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=23542"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:20:58","slug":"peritoneal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/peritoneal\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Types of Surgery Treat Peritoneal Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>The most effective type of surgery for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma<\/a> is called <strong>cytoreductive surgery<\/strong>, where doctors remove cancer tumors from the abdominal cavity. Doctors then apply HIPEC \u2014 hot chemotherapy drugs \u2014 to the surgery site. This kills microscopic cancer cells that the surgery team couldn\u2019t take out.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-714 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_299782112-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"A group of doctors perform peritoneal mesothelioma surgery\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_299782112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_299782112-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_299782112.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Peritoneal mesothelioma patients treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC live for nearly<strong> 4.5 years<\/strong> on average. Some patients have even lived for <strong>more than 15 years<\/strong> thanks to this cancer treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Other surgeries for this type of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>\u00a0include <strong>omentectomy<\/strong> (removal of the omentum, a tissue layer that covers abdominal organs) and <strong>paracentesis<\/strong> (draining of fluid from abdominal lining).<\/p>\n<p>Work with a peritoneal mesothelioma doctor to determine which surgeries will be best for your case.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts on Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where it\u2019s performed:<\/strong> Abdomen, lining of the abdomen (peritoneum), and any organs that the cancer has grown into<\/li>\n<li><strong>Most responsive cell type:<\/strong> Epithelioid mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eligibility criteria:<\/strong> Must be in overall good health with minimal to no cancer spread<\/li>\n<li><strong>Survival rate:<\/strong> 65% of patients live for 5 years after getting cytoreduction surgery with HIPEC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our nurses and Patient Advocates can help you find top local doctors who offer peritoneal <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">mesothelioma surgery<\/a>. Get started with our <strong>Free 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>Types of Surgeries for Peritoneal Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>There are different types of peritoneal mesothelioma surgery that aim to remove cancerous tissue, alleviate symptoms, and improve overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the surgical options available for peritoneal mesothelioma, including their impact on patient prognosis.<\/p>\n<h3>Cytoreductive Surgery With HIPEC<\/h3>\n<p>The gold standard in treating peritoneal mesothelioma is <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors first use cytoreductive surgery (also known as cytoreduction or debulking) to remove cancer from the abdomen.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>What cytoreductive surgery means is that all the disease that we can see in the abdomen, we remove. So if it\u2019s from the top of your abdomen by your diaphragm, if it\u2019s on any of your internal organs, or if it\u2019s in your pelvis, we remove that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Dr. Fabian Johnston, cancer surgeon at Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>During cytoreduction, doctors may perform several surgical techniques to make sure they remove all of the cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Laparotomy:<\/strong> The initial incision, which allows doctors to assess cancer spread<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/peritonectomy\/\">Peritonectomy<\/a>:<\/strong> Taking out part of the peritoneum (abdominal lining) affected by cancer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resection:<\/strong> Removal of parts of organs\/tissues that cancer has grown into<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After cytoreductive surgery, doctors bathe the abdomen with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to kill the remaining cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>Warming the chemotherapy helps it to destroy more cancer cells. Further, bathing the surgery site limits the chemotherapy from harming healthy organs elsewhere in the body.<\/p>\n<p>Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC is very effective and helps many peritoneal mesothelioma patients live for several years. The average life expectancy of patients who get this treatment is <strong>53 months<\/strong>, or about 4.5 years, according to a report in <em>Cancer Management and Research.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Further, some patients can even <strong>live a decade or more<\/strong> thanks to cytoreduction with HIPEC.<\/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\/02\/Julie-img.jpg\" alt=\"Julie Gundlach\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/blog\/julie-19-year-mesothelioma-survivor\/\">Julie Gundlach<\/a> has had five cytoreductive surgeries with HIPEC since her peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis in 2006. When she first started treatment, doctors only gave her 6-12 months to live \u2014 but <strong>she is still alive today, more than 19 years later.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Omentectomy<\/h3>\n<p>Doctors can perform an omentectomy to treat peritoneal mesothelioma in the omentum, the protective layer of tissue that covers the abdominal organs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two omentectomy types:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Partial omentectomy:<\/strong> Removal of part of the omentum that the cancer has grown into<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total (supracolic) omentectomy:<\/strong> Extracting the entire omentum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Peritoneal <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma doctors<\/a> may perform a total omentectomy as part of a larger cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC.<\/p>\n<h3>Paracentesis<\/h3>\n<p>A paracentesis is a palliative (symptom-relieving) surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma that doctors can use to relieve ascites (peritoneal effusions). Peritoneal effusions cause symptoms like abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and swelling.<\/p>\n<p>To perform a <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/paracentesis\/\">paracentesis<\/a>, doctors use anesthesia to numb the back. They then insert a needle and catheter (soft, flexible tube) to drain the peritoneal effusion.<\/p>\n<p>This surgery doesn\u2019t impact <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma life expectancy<\/a> but can significantly improve quality of life by reducing common symptoms like stomach pain and bloating.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors can also permanently insert a catheter to drain <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/peritoneal\/effusion\/\">peritoneal effusions (ascites)<\/a> that keep coming back after a paracentesis.<\/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><div class=\"content\"><p>Our nurses and Patient Advocates can help you find the best peritoneal mesothelioma treatment options for your case. Call <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> now to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Can I Get Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>You may qualify to undergo peritoneal mesothelioma surgery if you meet specific criteria. Your doctor can determine if you\u2019re a good fit or not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Factors that affect eligibility for peritoneal mesothelioma surgery include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Younger patients may be in better health outside of having cancer and strong enough to more easily recover from a major surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/\">Cell type<\/a>:<\/strong> Three mesothelioma cell types make up tumors. <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/epithelioid\/\">Epithelioid mesothelioma<\/a> is the most common and can effectively be treated with surgery. Patients with the other cell types (sarcomatoid and biphasic) may not benefit from surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer spread:<\/strong> Patients whose cancer hasn\u2019t spread far typically live longer after undergoing a major surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma. If cancer spreads to lymph nodes or out of the abdomen, patients may not live as long even with surgery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overall health:<\/strong> Patients must be in good overall health to receive cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. This includes being physically fit and maintaining proper <a href=\"\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">nutrition<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cA surgical oncologist with expertise in cytoreduction with HIPEC is the best person to discuss whether or not this treatment is an option for someone who has abdominal spread of cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Dr. Richard Alexander, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you can\u2019t get a major surgery, doctors can use other treatments to help fight your cancer and ease <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/symptoms\/peritoneal\/\">peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Surgery in Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment Plans<\/h2>\n<p>Oncologists (cancer doctors) typically use surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma alongside other treatments to help patients live as long as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how surgery works with other peritoneal mesothelioma treatments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Outside of HIPEC, doctors can use chemotherapy drugs like pemetrexed and cisplatin to help patients live longer. The 5-year survival rate of peritoneal mesothelioma patients jumped to <strong>80%<\/strong> when treated with cytoreduction, HIPEC, and additional chemotherapy, according to a 2022 study led by mesothelioma specialist Dr. Paul Sugarbaker.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Radiation allows doctors to shrink mesothelioma tumors prior to cytoreductive surgery. It may also be used after surgery to prevent cancer from recurring (growing back) along incision sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">Clinical trials<\/a>:<\/strong> Doctors study new ways to use surgeries and other peritoneal mesothelioma treatments through clinical trials. In December 2023, Dr. Paul Sugarbaker published a proposal for a clinical trial that would test the combination of systemic chemotherapy, chemotherapy in the abdominal lining, and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Peritoneal Mesothelioma Guide <\/strong>to learn more about the different treatment options for this cancer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"26219\" class=\"one-off-26219 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"26219\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-26219{margin:60px auto}.one-off-26219 a{border-radius:10px;display:block;background:#0FAEBF;padding:20px 30px 75px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:335px;margin:0 auto;color:#000}.one-off-26219 a::before{background:#e4f4f6;border-radius:0 0 70% 0;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:96%;width:85%;right:-70px;z-index:0}.one-off-26219 a::after{background:#e4f4f6;border-radius:0;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:96%;width:60%;left:0;z-index:0}.one-off-26219 .vque-content,.one-off-26219 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-26219 .image-wrap{max-width:163px;display:block;position:absolute;bottom:-20px;right:0}.one-off-26219 .heading{font-size:22px;line-height:26px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto 25px;letter-spacing:-1px;max-width:280px}.one-off-26219 ul{list-style:none;margin-top:-10px;margin-left:0;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:20px;margin-bottom:45px}.one-off-26219 ul li{margin:0;position:relative;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom:15px}.one-off-26219 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:20px;height:20px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:20px}.one-off-26219 .button{padding:12px 16px}.one-off-26219 .button::after{display:none}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-26219 a{max-width:620px;padding:25px 30px 37px}.one-off-26219 a::before{height:96%;border-radius:0 0 66% 0}.one-off-26219 a::after{height:96%;width:64%}.one-off-26219 .heading{text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px;font-size:24px;line-height:28px;max-width:350px}.one-off-26219 ul{margin:0 0 25px;font-size:17px;line-height:24px;max-width:315px}.one-off-26219 ul li{margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-26219 .button{padding:14px 28px}.one-off-26219 .button.arrow::after{display:inline-block}.one-off-26219 .image-wrap{max-width:260px;position:absolute;right:30px;bottom:-15px;margin:0 0 -2px;z-index:1}}<\/style><a href=\"\/peritoneal-guide\/\" title=\"Free Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Guide Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Guide<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Top doctors and treatments<\/li>\r\n            <li>Managing signs & symptoms<\/li>\r\n            <li>Options for compensation<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Download It Now\">Download It 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\/11\/peritoneal-guide-tablet.png\" alt=\"Free Peritoneal Guide\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What to Expect During Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>Your cancer care team will follow a series of steps so you can safely undergo and recover from a major surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma. Find out what to expect if you receive cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Anesthesia:<\/strong> The medical team will give you general anesthesia through an IV line to ensure you are unconscious during the surgery and unable to feel pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laparotomy:<\/strong> Doctors make the first incision and then determine how much of the cancer can be removed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancer removal:<\/strong> Tumors are extracted from the peritoneum and abdominal cavity. Doctors also remove the omentum and sometimes parts of organs, depending on the cancer spread.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HIPEC:<\/strong> Once all cancer tumors are removed, doctors send heated chemotherapy into the abdomen through a catheter, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. The catheter links up to a machine that warms the chemotherapy to 103 degrees Fahrenheit and swirls it around the abdomen for 1-2 hours.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drain, rinse, and close incision:<\/strong> Doctors drain any leftover chemotherapy. They then rinse and sanitize the abdominal cavity using a saline solution and close the surgery site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It takes<strong> 4-10 hours<\/strong> total for doctors to perform cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, according to the University of Maryland Medical System.<\/p>\n<p>Other surgeries for peritoneal mesothelioma take much less time. A paracentesis only takes 20-30 minutes, as noted by the Endoscopy Center of Red Bank.<\/p>\n<h2>Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery Recovery and Side Effects<\/h2>\n<p>After a major surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma, you need to recover in a hospital. Doctors will also monitor you for any potential side effects. Learn about surgery recovery times and side effects below.<\/p>\n<h3>Recovery and Side Effects of Cytoreductive Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>Following cytoreduction with HIPEC, you\u2019ll need to remain in the hospital to recover for around a week to 10 days, as noted by Penn Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>You will get nutrition through either a feeding tube or intravenously (through an IV) during this time. This is because your abdominal organs and digestive system need time to recover from the HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p>Your surgical oncology team will also closely watch for side effects that could develop after cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These potential side effects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Bleeding and blood clots<\/li>\n<li>Bloating or swelling<\/li>\n<li>Buildup of abdominal fluid (ascites)<\/li>\n<li>Constipation<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Insomnia and other sleeping problems<\/li>\n<li>Nerve damage<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Pain<\/li>\n<li>Surgery site not healing<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Before discharging you from the hospital, doctors will ensure you can eat solid foods and provide medications to manage pain.<\/p>\n<p>Patients can usually resume normal activities and work about a month after discharge, according to the University of Maryland Medical System.<\/p>\n<h3>Omentectomy Recovery and Risks<\/h3>\n<p>If you receive an omentectomy, you\u2019ll typically only spend 2-3 nights at a hospital at the most. You may even go home the same day if doctors can remove the omentum without making a large incision.<\/p>\n<p>You may experience pain for several days after an omentectomy as your body recovers. Doctors will also monitor you for side effects like problems passing urine or stool, infections, digestive tract obstruction, and more.<\/p>\n<h3>Paracentesis Recovery and Side Effects<\/h3>\n<p>After getting a paracentesis, doctors will have you rest for 1-2 hours in the hospital before allowing you to go home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019ll also be monitored for possible side effects of the procedure, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Blood or drainage from surgery site<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Internal bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Reduced kidney function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Contact your doctor if you start developing any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2>How Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Improves Prognosis<\/h2>\n<p>Patients often have a better <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis<\/a> (expected health outcome) after getting cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/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>The average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a> of peritoneal mesothelioma patients treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC is <strong>roughly 53 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Further, the 5-year survival rate of patients who are treated using cytoreduction with HIPEC is 65% <strong>meaning many patients are still alive 5 years after getting this treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some patients can even achieve remission thanks to this treatment, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Remission happens when a patient has fewer or no signs of cancer.<\/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\/02\/Mary-Jane-img.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Jane Williams\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p>Two surgeries and five months of chemotherapy sent <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-mary-jane-williams\/\">Mary Jane Williams<\/a>\u2019 peritoneal mesothelioma into remission a year after her diagnosis in 2003. She passed away in 2018 without her cancer coming back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Without any type of treatment, peritoneal mesothelioma patients typically live 6-12 months on average.<\/p>\n<p>Our team can help you find nearby doctors who offer surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma so you can hopefully live longer. Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> now to start the process.<\/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>Cost of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of peritoneal mesothelioma surgery depends on many factors, including the type of surgery, medical provider, and facility. That said, treatments can be very costly.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the cost of cytoreductive with HIPEC ranges from over <strong>$38,000 to nearly $50,000.<\/strong> Paracentesis can cost anywhere from $8,400 to $10,000.<\/p>\n<p>Other treatment-related costs can quickly add up even with insurance. For example, you may need to travel to get a peritoneal mesothelioma surgery, paying for hotels, taxis, gas, plane tickets, or meals out of pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can see if you\u2019re eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma and other medical expenses. You may be able to secure <strong>$1 million or more<\/strong> in <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">compensation<\/a> that can help you afford the care you need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our legal partners have secured the following for past peritoneal mesothelioma patients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$3.8 million<\/strong> for a restaurant worker<\/li>\n<li><strong>$3.6 million<\/strong> for a delivery worker<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.88 million<\/strong> for the family of a 70-year-old Army veteran<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.38 million<\/strong> for an Army veteran<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We may be able to help you and your loved ones, too. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> to get help affording surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Now<\/h2>\n<p>By getting surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma, <strong>you have a better chance of becoming a long-term survivor.<\/strong> Thanks to cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC and other surgeries, more patients are living longer with peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>To get the best peritoneal mesothelioma surgeries, you need to find expert doctors who specifically treat this cancer. Fortunately, <strong>Mesothelioma Hope has relationships with some of the best peritoneal mesothelioma doctors in the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Use our Free Doctor Match<\/a> or call <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> to find top specialists who offer peritoneal mesothelioma surgeries. Our caring nurses and Patient Advocates can help you pick the right doctor and even schedule your first appointment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Surgery for Peritoneal Mesothelioma FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the surgery for mesothelioma in the abdomen?<\/h3><div><p>The most commonly used surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma (which forms in the abdominal cavity) is<strong> cytoreduction with heated chemotherapy (HIPEC).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Doctors first perform cytoreductive surgery to take out all of the tumors that they can see before dousing the abdominal cavity with hot chemotherapy to kill leftover cancer cells. This treatment allows patients to <strong>live over 4 years on average.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Less-intensive surgeries, including omentectomy or paracentesis, may also be used depending on the patient\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What are the new treatments for peritoneal mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>A new treatment is combining HIPEC and surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma with traditional chemotherapy to help patients live longer.<\/p>\n<p>A 2022 study led by\u00a0 renowned peritoneal specialist Dr. Paul Sugarbaker found that patients who received cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, and additional chemotherapy had a 5-year <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">survival rate<\/a> of 80%. This means that <strong>8 out of 10 patients<\/strong> <strong>were still alive 5 years later.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can peritoneal cancer be surgically removed?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> doctors can use surgery to remove peritoneal mesothelioma and other cancers. By taking out cancerous tumors, patients can often live longer and have a better quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>We can help you find top local doctors who treat peritoneal mesothelioma with surgery. <a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can peritoneal mesothelioma go into remission after surgery?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes<\/strong>, peritoneal mesothelioma can sometimes go into <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/remission-recurrence\/\">remission<\/a> after surgery, where the patient has fewer or no signs of cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to your gastrointestinal doctor to learn more about recovering from peritoneal mesothelioma and if remission might be possible in your case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How successful is surgery for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Peritoneal mesothelioma surgery can successfully remove all of a patient\u2019s cancer, allowing them to live for many years in some cases.<\/p>\n<p>Julie Gundlach, Mary Jane Williams, and <a href=\"\/blog\/alexis-kidd-surviving-mesothelioma\/\">Alexis Kidd<\/a> have all lived 15 years or more after undergoing surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>Call <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> now to find doctors who can perform peritoneal mesothelioma surgeries that may help you or a loved one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the surgery for mesothelioma in the abdomen?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The most commonly used surgery for peritoneal mesothelioma (which forms in the abdominal cavity) is&lt;strong&gt; cytoreduction with heated chemotherapy (HIPEC).&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Doctors first perform cytoreductive surgery to take out all of the tumors that they can see before dousing the abdominal cavity with hot chemotherapy to kill leftover cancer cells. 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