PIPAC Treatment for Peritoneal Cancer
PIPAC stands for Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy, a minimally invasive treatment that delivers chemotherapy as a fine pressurized mist directly into the abdominal cavity through two small laparoscopic ports. Unlike IV chemo that dilutes through your...
Intersphincteric Resection for Rectal Cancer
Intersphincteric resection or ISR is a sphincter-saving surgery for ultra-low rectal cancers sitting within 1-5 cm of the anal opening where traditional surgery would remove the entire sphincter and leave you with a permanent stoma. ISR removes the tumor along with...
Cancer Surgery During Pregnancy
Yes, certain cancer surgeries can be safely performed during pregnancy, most commonly in the second trimester between weeks 14-28 when risk to both mother and baby is lowest. Breast cancer surgery, thyroid removal, cervical procedures, melanoma excision, and some...