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The Safety And Feasibility of Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC) in the treatment of Unresectable Disseminated Peritoneal Malignancy

ACTRN 12618001070224

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess feasibility, tumour response, adverse events, and quality of life of aerosolised chemotherapy in peritoneal cancer/s.

Intervention/Treatment

  • Intervention: PIPAC

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adult patients (> 18 years of age).
  • Clinical confirmation of peritoneal carcinomatosis from gastric, pancreatic, appendiceal or colorectal cancer.
  • Previous histopathological evidence of neoplastic disease is available.
  • Patients must have demonstrated resistance to or lack of response to already approved and available systemic chemotherapy.
  • Must have the ability to understand and sign a written informed consent form, which must be obtained prior to initiation of study procedures.

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