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Keyhole procedure · Planned by the tumour board

PIPAC in Chodavaram

PIPAC sprays chemotherapy as a fine mist inside the abdomen during keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. It is used for some cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen.

  • 4 specialists in the Vizag region
  • Through CION’s network

It is often repeated a few times, and is usually combined with other treatment.

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How it works

From consultation to follow-up.

  1. 1

    See a surgical oncologist

    Your surgeon reviews your scans and explains whether PIPAC could help.

  2. 2

    Tumour board review

    Specialists decide whether PIPAC suits you, alone or with chemotherapy.

  3. 3

    Keyhole procedure

    Done at a partner hospital under general anaesthesia, usually with a short stay.

  4. 4

    Repeat and review

    It may be repeated. Your doctor checks how you respond.

Who looks after you

PIPAC is planned by CION’s surgical and medical oncologists together. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.

  • Keyhole approach

    Small cuts, with a shorter recovery than open surgery.

  • Medicine where it’s needed

    The chemotherapy reaches the lining of the abdomen directly.

  • Team planning

    Combined with other treatment where it helps.

Surgical oncologists 7

Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and the right time for it.

Medical oncologists 6

Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.

  • Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Bharati Devi GorantlaVizag region

    8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)

  • Dr. T. Raghavender Reddy, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. T. Raghavender Reddy

    10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)

  • Dr. Naresh Gundu, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Naresh Gundu

    10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)

  • Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy

    8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)

  • Dr. Owais Mohammed, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. Owais Mohammed

    8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)

  • Dr. N. Kiranmayee, Medical Oncologist

    Dr. N. Kiranmayee

    7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)

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Before your visit

PIPAC may be considered for…

  • Cancer spread to the lining of the abdomen that cannot be removed by surgery
  • Some ovarian, stomach and colorectal cancers
  • Fluid in the abdomen caused by cancer
  • People who are not fit for HIPEC
  • Some cases to shrink disease before surgery

The tumour board checks whether it suits your cancer.

Your checklist

What to bring

  • Your biopsy report and any extra tests on the biopsy (often labelled IHC)
  • Scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT), with the CD if you have it
  • Recent blood test reports
  • Details of any treatment you have had so far
  • A list of the medicines you take now
  • Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one

Questions to ask your surgeon

  • Why is PIPAC suggested for me?
  • How many sessions might I need?
  • What are the risks?
  • Will I have chemotherapy as well?
  • What will it cost, and does my insurance cover it?

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CION Cancer Care in Chodavaram

A look inside CION L.B. Nagar

Entrance of CION Cancer Centres at Anu Arcade, L.B. Nagar, with steps and a ramp down to the door
1Entrance
Reception desk at CION L.B. Nagar
2Reception
Corridor and waiting area at CION L.B. Nagar, with a wheelchair and a water dispenser
3Waiting area
Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Sanjeevini Multi Speciality.
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Getting here
Near the town bus stand
Nearby areas
Anakapalle, Narsipatnam, Yellamanchili, Visakhapatnam

PIPAC: Other CION locations in Andhra Pradesh

Common questions

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1Is PIPAC done in Chodavaram?

PIPAC isn’t available in Chodavaram itself. CION arranges it at a partner centre, usually in a bigger city, and your doctor tells you where to go. Your consultation and follow-up can be in Chodavaram or by video.

2How is PIPAC different from HIPEC?

HIPEC follows open surgery to remove tumour. PIPAC is a keyhole procedure that sprays chemotherapy inside the abdomen, usually when the tumour can’t be removed.

3Is PIPAC painful?

It is done under general anaesthesia. You may have some discomfort afterwards, which your team helps manage.

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This page explains PIPAC at CION Cancer Clinics, Chodavaram. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.

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