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HIPEC as Adjunct Therapy for Ovarian Cancer

HIPEC as Adjunct Therapy for Ovarian Cancer

Update: 2025-02-17
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Dr. Nawar Latif offers a nuanced overview of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy, or HIPEC, as an adjunct to surgery in women with ovarian cancer. The introduction of heated chemotherapy at the peritoneum greatly increases its absorption and minimizes the toxicity of therapy.

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HIPEC as Adjunct Therapy for Ovarian Cancer

HIPEC as Adjunct Therapy for Ovarian Cancer

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