HIPEC Treatment in India
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) combined with Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) is the standard of care for peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal, ovarian, gastric, and appendix cancers. India offers this complex procedure at $12,000–$22,000 vs $80,000–$120,000 in the USA.
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📋 Get Free Assessment| Cost Comparison | India | USA |
|---|---|---|
| HIPEC | $12,000–$22,000 | $80,000–$120,000 |
| Savings | 60–80% less than USA | |
Conditions Treated with HIPEC
- Peritoneal carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer
- Peritoneal mesothelioma
- Ovarian cancer with peritoneal spread
- Gastric cancer with peritoneal involvement
- Appendix cancer (pseudomyxoma peritonei)
- Primary peritoneal carcinoma
How HIPEC Works (Step by Step)
- PCI (Peritoneal Cancer Index) assessment by CT/laparoscopy
- CRS — debulking of all visible peritoneal tumour nodules
- Anastomosis or stoma (if bowel resection performed)
- HIPEC circuit setup (43–43.5°C perfusion)
- 60–90 min intraperitoneal chemotherapy perfusion (Mitomycin-C, Oxaliplatin, or Cisplatin)
- Drain placement and abdominal closure
- ICU recovery (2–3 days), total stay 7–14 days
Benefits of HIPEC in India
- Only potentially curative treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis
- Delivers 10–40× higher local drug concentration vs systemic chemo
- Reduces systemic toxicity vs IV chemotherapy
- Combined with CRS, achieves 30–50% 5-year survival in selected patients
Best Hospitals for HIPEC in India
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
- Medanta — The Medicity, Gurugram
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is HIPEC available in India?
A: Yes. HIPEC is performed at 20+ centres in India including Tata Memorial, Apollo, Fortis, and Medanta. Indian HPB and surgical oncologists trained at MD Anderson and European HIPEC centres perform 500+ procedures annually.