Mysuru:  City’s Narayana Hospital has reached a significant milestone in advanced cancer care by successfully completing more than 50 Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS)                      combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) procedures.

This achievement sets the Hospital’s position as the first and only medical facility in Mysuru region to offer this complex treatment at such a scale, establishing it as a Centre of Excellence for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies.

Led by renowned medics, Dr. K.R. Suhas, Consultant – Surgical Oncology and Dr. H.M. Lokesha, Consultant – Surgical Gastroenterology Oncology, the Hospital has pioneered this innovative approach for treating advanced-stage cancers, particularly ovarian cancer cases with peritoneal spread.

Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here recently, Dr. Suhas said, “The successful implementation of CRS and HIPEC procedures represents a significant advancement in our ability to treat peritoneal surface malignancies effectively. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the best possible outcomes through innovative surgical techniques and personalised care.”

The CRS HIPEC procedure involves the complete surgical removal of visible tumours and the entire peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen), followed by direct administration of heated chemotherapy into the abdominal cavity. This highly specialised procedure targets residual cancer cells while minimising systemic side effects, offering patients improved survival rates and better quality of life.

Dr. Lokesha said, “We are committed to continuing our efforts in research and treatment for peritoneal malignancies which include advanced ovarian cancers, colon cancers and appendix cancers.”

Each operation typically requires 8-12 hours of precision surgery that involves complete removal of the peritoneum, which takes about three to four hours; Potential resection of multiple organs including portions of the bowel, spleen and other affected tissues; Managing significant blood loss; Coordinated teamwork between multiple surgeons who work in tandem throughout the lengthy procedure and Specialised post-operative intensive care.