Hipec treatment ovarian cancer ahmedabad — Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel is an ESGO-certified gynaecological oncosurgeon offering specialist consultations and surgical care at Sterling Hospitals, KD Hospital and Welcare Speciality Hospital in Ahmedabad. This page covers hipec treatment ovarian cancer ahmedabad for patients, families and referring doctors looking for evidence-based, India-context information.
On this page
- What Is HIPEC?
- Why HIPEC Matters for Ovarian Cancer
- The HIPEC Procedure: Step by Step
- Who Is a Candidate for HIPEC?
Hipec treatment ovarian cancer ahmedabad — What Is HIPEC?
HIPEC — hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy — is a procedure in which heated chemotherapy solution (40–42°C) is circulated directly within the abdominal cavity immediately after cytoreductive surgery. The heat enhances drug penetration into residual microscopic cancer deposits on the peritoneal surface, while the localised delivery limits the systemic side effects of chemotherapy.
Why HIPEC Matters for Ovarian Cancer
Advanced ovarian cancer frequently spreads across the peritoneum — the membrane lining the abdominal cavity. Even after optimal cytoreductive surgery removes all visible tumour, microscopic residual disease on the peritoneal surface is what drives recurrence. Systemic intravenous chemotherapy has limited penetration into peritoneal deposits. HIPEC addresses this gap directly.
The landmark OVHIPEC-1 trial (published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 2018) demonstrated that adding HIPEC with cisplatin to interval cytoreductive surgery in Stage III ovarian cancer improved median recurrence-free survival from 10.7 months to 14.2 months, and median overall survival from 33.9 months to 45.7 months — a clinically meaningful benefit.
The HIPEC Procedure: Step by Step
- Cytoreductive surgery — all visible tumour is removed, including omentectomy, peritoneal stripping, and any organ resection required to achieve complete cytoreduction (R0)
- Perfusion circuit setup — inflow and outflow catheters are placed in the abdominal cavity, connected to a closed-circuit heating machine
- HIPEC delivery — heated cisplatin solution is circulated at 40–42°C for 90 minutes while the abdomen is gently rocked to ensure even distribution
- Drainage and closure — the chemotherapy solution is drained, the abdomen is irrigated, and the incision is closed
Who Is a Candidate for HIPEC?
HIPEC is not appropriate for every ovarian cancer patient. The strongest evidence supports its use in:
- Stage III ovarian cancer undergoing interval cytoreductive surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Patients in whom complete or optimal cytoreduction can be achieved
- Patients with adequate performance status (ECOG 0–1) and organ function
HIPEC adds approximately 90 minutes to the overall surgical time and does increase the complexity of post-operative care. Hospital stay is typically 7–10 days. Patients should be managed at centres with dedicated HIPEC infrastructure and multidisciplinary oncology support.
HIPEC is available at Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel’s practice in Ahmedabad. Patients in Gujarat and western India no longer need to travel to Mumbai or abroad. Contact: +91 76988 00333.
Related and References
- Internal: Ovarian cancer overview
- Internal: About Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel
- External: Van Driel et al., NEJM HIPEC trial
Consultation and Next Steps
For an individualised consultation on hipec treatment ovarian cancer ahmedabad, share your reports on WhatsApp at +91 76988 00333. Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel provides a detailed assessment within 24-48 hours and arranges in-person consultation at Sterling Hospitals, KD Hospital, or Welcare Speciality Hospital in Ahmedabad based on your location and treatment requirements.
Bring the following to your first consultation: imaging studies (ultrasound, CT or MRI on CD), histopathology and biopsy reports, tumour marker results (CA-125, HE4, CEA where relevant), a list of current medications, and any prior treatment summaries. For patients travelling from outside Ahmedabad, scheduling can be arranged to complete consultation and any pre-op work-up in the fewest possible visits.
If you are exploring second-opinion options, see our second-opinion service page. Independent review of diagnosis, staging, and proposed treatment plans is provided at no cost via WhatsApp report review. You do not need to switch hospitals to obtain a second opinion.
For broader information about hipec treatment ovarian cancer ahmedabad and related conditions, also see our complete ovarian cancer guide, HIPEC India guide, cervical cancer guide and robotic surgery guide.