Patient Information
Clear and reliable resources about oncological surgery, procedures and recovery. We want you to understand your treatment and make informed decisions together with your medical team.
What information do you need?
Before surgery
Preparation, pre-operative tests, what to expect and how to prepare physically and mentally.
Understanding your diagnosis
Clear information about peritoneal carcinomatosis, tumors and treatment options.
Surgical procedures
How HIPEC, PIPAC, cytoreductive surgery and other advanced techniques work.
Recovery
What to expect after surgery, home care and returning to normal life.
Informative guides
What is peritoneal carcinomatosis?
Clear explanation of this disease, its causes and why surgery can be a curative option.
HIPEC: what you need to know
How hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy works, what to expect and expected results.
PIPAC: aerosol chemotherapy
A less invasive technique for specific cases. Understand when it is indicated and how it works.
Preparing for surgery
Pre-intervention steps: tests, nutrition, exercise and emotional aspects.
After surgery
What to expect in the hospital, home care, warning signs and progressive recovery.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions patients and their families have.
Advanced oncological surgery guide
A well-informed patient makes better decisions about their health. This manual will help you understand your diagnosis, prepare for surgical procedures and know what to expect during recovery.
Peritoneal carcinomatosis
PC of ovarian origin
Combined treatment with chemotherapy and surgery. HIPEC in selected patients with good response.
PC of colorectal origin
Initial systemic chemotherapy and cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC in selected cases.
Pseudomyxoma and appendiceal cancer
Disease with favorable prognosis. Tumor grade is key for treatment.
PC of gastric origin
Rigorous patient selection. Neoadjuvant treatment with IV chemotherapy and lapHIPEC.
Mesothelioma and rare tumors
Peritoneal mesothelioma, sarcomatosis, breast and gallbladder PC. Individualized assessment.
Surgery by tumor type
Pancreatic cancer
Adenocarcinoma and IPMN. Whipple pancreaticoduodenectomy. Living without part of the pancreas.
Colorectal cancer
Laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Rectal preservation and "Watch and Wait" strategy.
Hepatobiliary surgery
Liver metastases, hepatocarcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. The liver regenerates.
Esophageal cancer
Esophagectomy. Multimodal treatment, dietary changes and postoperative adaptation.
Gastric cancer
Total or partial gastrectomy. Neoadjuvant treatment and nutritional adaptation.
Retroperitoneal sarcomas
Liposarcomas and leiomyosarcomas. Specialized surgery at reference centers.
Germ cell tumors
Retroperitoneal dissemination. Rescue surgery after chemotherapy.
Complex pelvic tumors
Rescue surgery. Local recurrences and pelvic exenteration in selected cases.
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Patient and family manual for advanced oncological surgery. Information verified by our specialized medical team.
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Clear language
Explanations designed for patients, without unnecessary jargon.
For patients and families
Useful resources also for companions and caregivers.
Complement, not substitute
This information complements, but does not replace, medical consultation.
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