To review our experience of laparoscopic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the treatment of malignant ascites from advanced gastric cancer in order to discuss benefits, problems and possible indications.
Laparoscopic hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for the treatment of malignant ascites secondary to unresectable peritoneal carcinomatosis from advanced gastric cancer.
Department of Surgery, Louis Mourier Hospital, Assistance Publique, Hopitaux de Paris, University Paris VII, 178 rue des Renouillers, 92701 Colombes Cedex, France.