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.
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?
Ask a surgical oncologist about PIPAC
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
1Entrance2Reception3Waiting area
Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
PIPAC isn’t available in Sangareddy itself. CION arranges it at a partner centre, usually in Hyderabad, and your doctor tells you where to go. Your consultation and follow-up can be in Sangareddy 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.
Ask if PIPAC suits you
Book a consultation with a surgical oncologist in Sangareddy.
This page explains PIPAC at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.