Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Cytoreduction is a surgical procedure performed to remove visible tumor implants from the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdominal cavity. This procedure is typically done for patients with advanced cancers, such as ovarian or colorectal cancer, when the cancer has spread to the peritoneal surface.

The goal of cytoreduction is to remove as much of the visible cancer as possible, reducing tumor burden and improving the effectiveness of subsequent treatments like chemotherapy. The surgery can be extensive, often involving the removal of parts of the intestine, omentum, and other affected tissues.

Postoperative care includes managing pain, monitoring for infection or bleeding, and providing nutritional support. Chemotherapy may follow cytoreduction to treat any remaining cancer cells.

Cytoreduction is an important part of the treatment plan for patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, offering improved survival rates and better quality of life by reducing tumor burden and controlling cancer progression.