Advances in cancer treatment have made it possible to effectively manage conditions that were once considered extremely difficult to treat. One such breakthrough is Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), a highly specialized procedure used to remove visible cancer deposits from the abdominal cavity. Patients seeking Cytoreductive surgery Mumbai can benefit from the expertise of Dr. Chintamani Godbole at Gadre Hospital, who provides comprehensive surgical care for complex gastrointestinal and peritoneal cancers.
As an experienced Colorectal Surgeon in Mumbai, Dr. Chintamani Godbole offers advanced treatment options tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care and improved outcomes.
Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) is a complex surgical procedure aimed at removing all visible cancer tissue from the abdominal cavity. It is often recommended for patients with cancers that have spread to the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity.
The goal of cytoreductive surgery is to reduce the tumor burden as much as possible. In many cases, CRS is combined with Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), a treatment that delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen to destroy microscopic cancer cells that remain after surgery.
This treatment is commonly used for:
The procedure involves careful exploration of the abdominal cavity to identify cancer deposits.
The surgeon may remove tumors from: